As the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) enters its decisive phase with just ten matches remaining, all eyes are not only on the title race but also on the fierce relegation battle unfolding at the foot of the table.Among the teams embroiled in the fight for survival is FC Talanta, a side now facing the harsh reality of a potential drop but determined to turn their fortunes around.Mashemeji Derby date confirmed after two postponementsTalanta’s defender Cliff Oruko has revealed the club’s blueprint to avoid relegation, emphasizing that their primary objective is to ensure they do not drop any more points and to secure at least five crucial victories.Despite an encouraging start to the season, Talanta struggled to maintain their form, gradually slipping out of the top half of the table and into the dreaded relegation zone.##NAJAVA_MECA_8799826##Currently, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK)-backed side occupies the promotion play-off spot, level on 23 points with Bidco United but edging them out on goal difference.However, Oruko who recently joined Talanta from Bidco remains confident that the team has a well-structured approach to safeguarding their top-flight status.Benni McCarthy baffled by Engin Firat overlooking Mohammed Bajaber”Our focus is now to completely avoid dropping points. That technically means not losing a single match moving forward because every point counts now until the final day of the season,” Oruko emphasized.With just a five-point gap separating them from 10th-placed Mara Sugar, every match will be a decisive test of their resilience.##NAJAVA_MECA_8799829##The utility player insists that securing five victories will be key to ensuring their survival in the FKFPL.”Additionally, and most importantly, we need to win some of the remaining matches of the campaign. Hopefully, if we can manage five wins, we will be home and dry in our pursuit to remain in the league,” he addedSix lessons learned from Harambee Stars draw against GambiaAs the league resumes next week after the international break, the 2021 National Super League (NSL) champions will host 2009 league champions Sofapaka FC, aiming to reignite their campaign with a much-needed victory.
