Sofapaka head coach Ezekiel Akwana has explained the tactical tweaks made to salvage a point against Gor Mahia and dent their FKF Premier League title hopes.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Batoto ba Mungu hosted Gor Mahia in a league match on Saturday, 19 April at the Dandora Stadium with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.Ken Odhiambo reacts to reports of potential sacking at BandariAfter a goalless first half, K’Ogalo took the lead in the 68th minute through a Joshua ‘Mangulu’ Onyango header from an Austin Odhiambo free kick, but Douglas Kibet equalised in the first minute of second-half added time after brilliant work by Edward ‘Ondimo’ Omondi on the right flank.The result halted Gor Mahia from ascending to the summit of the league table, with Akwana opening up on the tactical change that helped his side in his post-match address to the media.##NAJAVA_MECA_8877202##“We changed the system of play because when the match started, Gor Mahia dominated the first 20 minutes. I then changed the system of play, packed the midfield and contained them in the rest of the half,” said Akwana.With this change, Batoto ba Mungu had more time on the ball and proved dangerous all through.’I didn’t find myself on the team list’ – Enock Morrison after missing Gor Mahia’s match“At half time, we emphasised our strengths and despite going down, we were confident of coming back.”Akwana also got his substitutions right as in the end, it was second-half substitutes, Omondi and Kibet, who combined for the equaliser.##NAJAVA_MECA_8877126##“We could see Gor Mahia were getting tired and so we brought on fresh legs, pushed the boys and we got the goal at the right moment,” he added.Despite the late equaliser, the 48-year-old tactician was not entirely satisfied with the result as the aim was to get maximum points.David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng on what Kenya Police must do to win FKFPL title“We are also a little disappointed because we came to the match looking for three points, but we got one. Gor is a beatable team, and I believe on another day, we could have gotten the three points,” he concluded.Sofapaka’s next league match is away to Kakamega Homeboyz on Sunday, 27 April at Mumias Sports Complex.
