Veteran tactician Robert Matano has drawn comparisons between the FKF Premier League and the Tanzanian Premier League, explaining why the latter is better.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe former Tusker FC head coach has had the privilege of coaching in the Kenyan league, where he plied his trade for about two decades, and in the Tanzanian league, where he is currently coaching Fountain Gate.In an interview with Radio 47, the decorated coach shared why the Tanzanian league ranks better than the Kenyan one and identified structures as the first reason.##NAJAVA_MECA_8955500##“The structures in Tanzanian teams are higher than in Kenya and by far because they have invested so much in their teams. For us (Kenya), when we come from matches, everyone goes to their respective places, while for them, everyone lives in camp where all expenses, including food and shelter, are catered for,” said Matano.According to Matano, a slight leeway is given to those with families. “Those with families ask for permission to go and see their families and thereafter return to camp.”The abundance of quality foreign players in the Tanzanian league is also a factor, with Simba and Yanga’s performances a testament to it.Seven big names overlooked in Harambee Stars squad for Chad friendly“They have also invested in many foreign players, and that is why, for instance, it is difficult to defeat Simba and Yanga because they have quality players,” he noted.The presence of many corporate sponsors, largely attracted by the previous two reasons, is also a difference between the two leagues.“The more they have many good players in their teams, the more they attract fans who watch matches, and this attracts more sponsors and increases the level of competition. There are about four to five teams with players who can play anywhere in African leagues,” he remarked.Chebet’s maiden World title preparations continue in RomeKenya international Duke Abuya’s Yanga are on the summit of the league table with 73 points, one ahead of their arch-rivals Simba, all with three games to play before the end of the season.Fountain Gate, on the other hand, are in the relegation playoffs position at 13th on the log with 29 points, seven more than Shaphan Siwa’s Kagera Sugar, who have already been relegated, and one shy of Matthew Tegisi’s Pamba Jiji, who are currently safe.
