Kariobangi Sharks head coach William Muluya chided his side for not following instructions, which led to their 3-1 loss to Gor Mahia in an FKF Premier League match staged at the Dandora Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.The game was rescheduled from its initial date last weekend to make way for the Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia. However, the derby was later canceled again due to the unavailability of a suitable venue to host the much-anticipated game.##NAJAVA_MECA_8754808##Sharks had a dream start, taking the lead in the 26th minute through midfielder Fortune Omoto. But the league champions turned the match around with goals from Alpha Onyango and a brace from star player Austin Odhiambo.The win moved Gor Mahia three points behind leaders Kenya Police FC, with a game in hand—the Mashemeji Derby. For Sharks, the loss leaves them at risk of relegation, as they sit 14th in the standings with 24 points, just two points above the relegation zone. Muluya will be hoping for a quick turnaround in his team’s fortunes to avoid a relegation battle as the season nears its end.Benni McCarthy’s tactical revolution: Can he break Kenya’s World Cup curse?In his post-match interview, the former Harambee Stars assistant coach expressed his displeasure with his team’s performance. He criticized his players for not adhering to instructions and noted that the goals conceded were due to individual mistakes rather than collective team issues.”My players didn’t follow instructions, and the goals we conceded came from individual mistakes,” said the league’s current longest-serving coach.First Benni McCarthy call up?Regarding his team’s relegation battle, Muluya emphasized the need for confidence to end their 11-match winless run in the league.”We need confidence to bounce back, and we must quickly forget this heavy defeat. Gor Mahia have quality, and we shouldn’t have allowed them to control the game,” he added.Sharks will now shift focus to Saturday’s Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 32 match against Zetech Titans at the Dandora Stadium.AFC Leopards reignite talks with government to secure Kasarani land
