Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has underscored the importance of psychological resilience as his side seeks to reignite its title charge in the closing stages of the FKF-Premier League 24-25 season.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Brewers’ championship aspirations suffered a blow last weekend following a goalless stalemate against AFC Leopards , a result that saw them drop to third on the league table with 51 points.The draw, compounded by Kenya Police FC’s narrow 1-0 victory over Bandari, widened the gap at the summit to six points, though the law enforcers have played a game more.FKFPL: Relegation scraps highlight Saturday action as Tusker seek bounce-backAhead of a must-win clash against relegation-threatened Murang’a Seal, Okere believes mental strength will be pivotal as the title race heats up.”We sat down as a technical bench and assessed every department after the draw against AFC Leopards. We noted that being psychologically tough is the single most important factor in reviving our title hopes as the league enters a decisive phase,” Okere told the club’s media.The former Tusker youth tactician also pointed to his side’s lack of clinical edge in front of goal as a growing concern, one that must be urgently addressed if the team is to secure crucial wins.##NAJAVA_MECA_8916380##”We need to score goals to win matches. That is the challenge we have faced in recent outings. If we are to stay in contention, converting our chances is non-negotiable,” he added.Tusker, the 13-time league champions, are currently enduring a dip in form, having failed to win their last two matches.Their upcoming tie against Murang’a Seal presents a tricky assignment, with the latter fighting to avoid relegation and buoyed by a morale-boosting victory last weekend.Matchday.🆚 Murang’a Seal🏟️ Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos🕒 4pm EAT.#KenyaMilele #GameNiYetu pic.twitter.com/jGAMa3qZt3— Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) May 10, 2025 Okere cautioned against complacency, warning that any further slip-ups could severely hamper their hopes of clinching a record 14th league crown.”We are up against a team battling to stay in the top flight. They won their last match and will be high on confidence. We cannot afford to underestimate them because, at this point, every game is a final. A single misstep could cost us everything,” he concluded.
