Sofapaka head coach Robert Matano has disclosed the tactical change made to salvage a point against AFC Leopards.The 2009 Premier League champions welcomed 1998 champions AFC Leopards for a league match on Sunday 15 December at Dandora Stadium.’Africa is worried about Kenya’ Hussein Mohammed ahead of CAF Awards in MoroccoSofapaka started the match on the back foot with Leopards taking the lead just after five minutes courtesy of the on-form Kelly Madada.Ingwe would go on to dominate the major part of the first period but failed to increase their tally. Sofapaka was a much better side in the second half and got their reward in the 84th minute when they equalized through Edward ‘Ondimo’ Omondi.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580143##Matano spoke to Mozzart Sport after the match and shared his game-changing tactics.“It was a tough match. We started very slow but we knew why. Our offensive players left Leopards fullbacks to come into midfield and create overloads there but we made a quick tactical change, especially in the second half to counter that.Shikanda urges Victor Wanyama to retire at AFC LeopardsI introduced speedy players and those who were comfortable with the ball because, in the first half, we were very weak and slow. We were not composed and could not string even three passes,” he disclosed.The three-time league champion has never shied away from expressing his love for Leopards and he shared the feeling of facing them and why it was important not to lose the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_8580158##“It was just work. Yes, it is a team that groomed me and I love them but work has to be done. I am a winner and so I always want to win,” he stated.The former Tusker FC tactician also took time to praise goal scorer Ondimo who is impressing in his debut season in the top flight.Update on Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma after injury scare in Poland“He is coming up so well unless he changes. You know he is from this hood so he might be carried away but he has a potential and great future in the game,” he concluded.Sofapaka will take on Bidco United in their next league match set for Sunday 22 December.
