FC Talanta skipper Bernard Odhiambo has opened up on his role not only as captain but also as a senior player in helping the club avoid relegation.Talanta have been in the red zone for the better part of this season, and while they are currently two points above the drop zone, they are still in the relegation matrix as the league enters its homestretch.AFC Leopards issue detailed breakdown of Mashemeji Derby gate collectionIn an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, Odhiambo, who has over a decade of experience in the FKF Premier League, shared his role in ensuring the team remains in the top tier.“Together with other senior players, my role is to ensure all of us are ready for every situation and especially the young players who find themselves fighting relegation in their maiden season, and so far, everyone is motivated and ready for the task ahead,” said Odhiambo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8823983##The former Bandari FC captain was speaking after helping his team secure a 2-0 victory against Sofapaka on Friday, 28 March at the Dandora Stadium, a game where he opened the scores. Despite the win, he was cognisant of the fact that they are not yet safe with nine games left till the curtains come falling on the season.Harambee Stars drop three places in latest FIFA rankings“We know that we are not permanently out of the relegation zone. We will keep working and fighting for more points.Sofapaka is a good team, but the boys vowed to win the match at all costs. We will still come to the next game with the same spirit and mentality,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8823974##For the better part of his career, Odhiambo was either winning the league with Gor Mahia, Mozzart Bet Cup with Bandari and chasing titles, but he says he is equal to the task of helping the club survive the drop.The win ensured that Talanta did a double over Sofapaka, with Odhiambo hailing the team’s mentality.How much it will cost candidates to contest for Gor Mahia electoral positions“It is always just the mentality of the players. When you win against a team in the first leg, you always know they will push more in the second leg and so you equally have to get prepared to counter that,” he added.The former Gor Mahia defender called on consistency from his team to get more in that would guarantee their safety.##NAJAVA_MECA_8823988##“Our main undoing has been inconsistency, but as a team, we have now decided that no matter the cost, we have to get about four wins to get out of the relegation radar.”
