Tusker head coach Charles Okere has downplayed early discussions about the title race, despite his team’s current position at the top of the FKF Premier League standings.He emphasized that it is ‘too early’ to talk about winning the league, as the team’s sole focus remains preparing for their upcoming matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8641729##The Brewers opened a three-point lead at the summit of the league on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over reigning champions Gor Mahia at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. A brace from Ryan Ogam reduced Austin Odhiambo’s stunning free-kick to just a consolation for Gor Mahia. The victory pushed Tusker back to the top of the table after they had briefly been displaced by Kenya Police, who secured a 1-0 win over Murang’a Seal earlier in the day.Despite Tusker’s strong form—having won 12 league titles in their history—Okere, who took charge of the team before the start of the season, remains cautious about discussing title aspirations just 17 games into the campaign. His focus is on one game at a time.AFC Leopards goalkeeper promises to deliver more after making long-awaited club debut“It’s too early to talk about the title race. Yes, we are leading, but we’re only halfway through the season. Our main focus is preparing for the next game and taking it one match at a time,” Okere said.He also praised his players for turning their slow start around and credited their improvement to a better understanding of their playing style with more training sessions and matches.“I’m proud of the effort my boys have put in so far. We didn’t start the season well, but we’ve gradually built momentum. The new players have quickly adapted to our style, and that’s a big advantage for us,” Okere added.However, Okere admitted that the team is still a work in progress, particularly in defense. He expressed concerns about the number of goals they have conceded and stressed the need for defensive improvement if they are to sustain their title challenge.“We need to work on our defense because we’ve been letting in too many goals. It’s a collective responsibility—if you want to win titles, you can’t afford to concede too many,” Okere concluded.Tusker’s next test is a match against Ulinzi Stars on Saturday.
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