AFC Leopards captain Clifton Miheso says the team can not afford to let their fans down when they face league debutants Mara Sugar FC on Sunday.The playing unit and the technical bench felt the wrath of the fans following last weekend’s 2-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars at Kinoru Stadium.The security team was forced to intervene and shield coach Tomas Trucha and the players from the irate fans who stormed the pitch to demand answers to the recent poor run.##NAJAVA_MECA_8466824##Prior to the game against Ulinzi, Leopards were coming off a 1-0 defeat to Murang’a Seal and a one-all draw against Kariobangi Sharks.Having witnessed the reaction from the fans, Miheso is optimistic about the team offering a perfect response to the disgruntlement from the supporters as well as redeeming themselves.The winger regretted that the fans had been backing the team through thick and thin only for the playing unit to fail them on the pitch.AFC Leopards fans storm pitch for answers after defeat to Ulinzi StarsHe, however, steered clear of the violence witnessed in Meru and at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.“We have to win the next match for the sake of our fans. They have been playing their role well even in away matches. We understand their feelings and promise to do better in the next game. Everyone in the team knows the importance of the next assignment and what it means to our fans. We have no more excuses to make,” said the experienced winger.Asked whether the pressure from the fans affected the youthful players at the Den, Miheso said every player at the club had a responsibility to fight for the badge regardless of age and experience.Gor Mahia coach reportedly assaulted as chaos erupt after Murang’a Seal draw [VIDEO]He, however, conceded to have noted a trend where the team would play under pressure after failing to score in the first half.“We are trying our best to win matches but the players have to understand that we have to give more. We have a young squad but that is not an excuse. We have not been handling pressure well in matches which we have failed to score in the first half but we will work on it,” added the former Gor Mahia winger.
