FC Talanta assistant coach James Gatheru has heaped praise on his in form striker Emmanuel Osoro after being the difference, yet again, in the club’s win over KCB.Talanta downed The Bankers 1-0, with a 39-minute strike, in an FKF Premier League match on Friday, 2 May, at Dandora Stadium.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Osoro dispossessed Maurice Owino who slipped while trying to build from the back and slotted home through Bonphas Munyasa’s legs in KCB goal to give Talanta a lead, that they protected until the final whistle, to get three crucial points.Kenyan defender to leave League One sideIn his post match press conference, Gatheru took time to appreciate Osoro and give a glimpse of what he is as a player.“He is a disciplined and respectful player who is very easy to work with. He has come through for us several times this season,” Gatheru told Azam TV.Gatheru rued the missed opportunities the red-hot striker missed in the KCB clash but was encouraged by the fact that he has delivered for Talanta severally this season.“For today, he had the chance to become the top scorer due to the chances that came his way but generally, he has been coming through for us on many occasions this season and we are grateful for that,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8910053##The goal was Osoro’s 14th in the league this season, one shy of joint top scorers; Tusker’s Ryan Wesley Ogam and Moses Shummah of Kakamega Homeboyz.Osoro’s 14 league goals are almost half of the 30 league goals that Talanta have scored this season with the former AFC Leopards trialist also registering assists this season to take his involvement to over half of Talanta’s goals.On the win over KCB, Gatheru appreciated his side for the team work and the will to fight.Rising Stars midfielder addresses team misgivings on the big stage“We came looking for a win and managed to get that. I want to thank my Technical Bench members for the good job. I also thank the players for the clean sheet and the courage to believe that we can win,” he concluded.Talanta are now 13th on the log with 32 points, three away from Murang’a SEAL in the relegation zone.If the Jackline Juma-coached side manage to survive relegation, their survival story will be punctuated by the brilliance of one, Osoro.
