AFC Leopards head coach Tomas Trucha has advised the club’s supporters to temper their title expectations, emphasizing that the team is not yet ready to compete for honours.This statement is likely to upset the club’s loyal fans, who are eagerly awaiting their first league title in 24 years. The last time Ingwe lifted the championship was in 1998, and the trophy has remained elusive ever since.##NAJAVA_MECA_8511246##After a promising start to the season, fans were hopeful, but the team has struggled in recent matches, failing to secure a win in their last three outings. A 2-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars two weeks ago triggered violent reactions from the fans, resulting in an early end to the match and a confrontation with Trucha.The coach has now downplayed their chances of securing the title this season, citing unresolved challenges that need to be addressed before the team can realistically contend for top honours.“At the start of the season, I made it clear that the club was not yet ready to claim the title,” Trucha told TelecomAsiaSport. “The team is competitive, but we need more cohesion. There are issues we must resolve before we can think about winning the title.”CS Murkomen confirms ‘sacking’ of Harambee Stars coachTrucha appeared to indirectly criticize the club’s management, suggesting that some individuals are not fulfilling their roles with the necessary professionalism, an issue that needs to be addressed for the team to progress.“There are many challenges surrounding a football team. As a coach, my job is to focus on the players and work within the resources available. But everyone at the club must do their part and maintain professionalism in their roles,” he said.Why Firat thinks his fate hangs on upcoming FKF electionsIngwe has suffered defeats to Posta Rangers, Murang’a Seal FC, and Ulinzi Stars, with Trucha attributing these losses to individual mistakes that need to be reduced. He highlighted a critical defensive error in their recent 1-1 draw against Mara Sugar FC.“Looking at those games, we’ve been conceding goals due to individual errors. We’ve worked on reducing these mistakes, particularly in defense, because a simple slip-up can cost us all three points, like we saw in the last game against Mara,” Trucha explained.He also addressed the team’s finishing woes, noting their inability to convert chances into goals. “We’ve been creating many opportunities but failing to capitalize on them. In a derby, you won’t get many chances, so we must ensure we make the most of the few we get.”Next up for AFC Leopards is the Mashemeji Derby against rivals Gor Mahia on Sunday, although the match may be postponed due to a lack of a suitable venue.KCB FC assistant captain admits to top-of-the-table pressure
