Tusker assistant coach George Maina has singled out congested fixtures for their recent poor run in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL). The reigning champions have uncharacteristically won just three matches in the last ten league rounds and as a result, have dropped to sixth on the log with 25 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_634825276180217100000##The club kicked off the campaign resoundingly, bagging five straight wins, a start that left many convinced that the league title will remain in their custody.However, the rain began beating the club from round six and is yet to smart out of the rough patch that has put their charge to the thirteenth league gong at a serious risk. Despite the club having arsenals littered all over departments, Maina says the back to back league engagements have had a toll on the playing unit. “Fixture congestion is really affecting us. We expected it. It is normal to have a rough patch in football but we are trying our best to get past it,” he said.AFC Leopards vs Sharks: Pre-match Tactical AnalysisWith Tusker having a date with the resurgent Mathare United on Saturday, the former Naivas head coach said they were anticipating for a tough duel owing to their opponent’s form. Mathare have reaped maximum points in the last two league matches against Vihiga Bullets and Kariobangi Sharks and will be hoping to defy the odds and leave the beer makers tipsy. “We had a good rest but we expect a tough game. They are playing well but we are ready for the battle. We have worked on our attack and defending that had been a cause for concern in the past,” he said.Michael Kibwage finally seals long overdue move to TuskerThe tactician confirmed that the club’s skipper Humphrey Mieno will miss the encounter as he is injured. The team will also have to do without th input of Lawrence Luvanda who is on compassionate leave.
