After failing to live up to the expectations in the concluded 2024-2025 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season, 12-time champions have began rebuilding for the new campaign.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe Brewers have endured two consecutive trophyless campaigns, with pressure mounting on the technical bench to inspire the team back to continental football.Head coach Charles Okere confirmed that offensive reinforcements are at the top of their agenda as the club begins reshaping the squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_9008139##Speaking exclusively to Telecomasia.net, Okere admitted that the team’s shortcomings in front of the goal proved costly, particularly after the injury to leading scorer Ryan Ogam.“When Ryan was ruled out with injury, we struggled to score goals this past season. It showed us that this is an area we need to invest in,” Okere said.“We have already started talks with some of the targets we have identified, and we want to bring in players who can guarantee at least 10 or more goals a season. If we had been sharper offensively, I believe we would have been in the title race until the final day and possibly won it. The forward line was our biggest letdown, especially in the second leg.”Tusker’s season in retrospect: Breakout striker, flickering hopes and self-inflicted woundsTusker’s lack of firepower in the latter stages of the season coincided with Ogam’s absence, and with few alternatives available, their campaign unravelled.In response, the club promoted Youth Team striker David Polepole to the senior side after he showed promise in limited appearances last term.Efforts to bolster the attack with experienced options have so far proved frustrating.Targets Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz) and Emmanuel Osoro (FC Talanta) have opted to pursue moves to Zambia, dealing a blow to Tusker’s recruitment plans.How Harambee Stars assistant captain’s pep talk inspired Butere Boys to break Regional Games jinxThe club’s season was marred by a series of disappointing results that ultimately defined their campaign: an early Mozzart Bet Cup exit at the hands of second-tier Nairobi United, missed opportunities in league draws with Shabana and Mara Sugar, a shocking defeat to Mathare United in Dandora, and a controversial offside goal that denied them points against AFC Leopards in Machakos.Ong’icha cleared to represent Kisii at Nyanza Regional games after dramatic finalThose setbacks culminated in a demoralising loss to FC Talanta, before a ruthless Sofapaka delivered a 7-1 hammering that left players and fans alike in anguish.
