Tusker head coach Robert Matano has warned the club’s new recruits that, playing time will not be availed to them on a silver platter.The beer makers, strengthened their playing unit by signing three players in the mid-season transfer window that closed on Monday.The new faces at Tusker include; former national U23 captain Michael Kibwage, Michael Oduor, Levin Odhiambo. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7134619##The three, joined the club from Sofapaka, KCB and Mathare United respectively.While Kibwage has featured for the club in a number of matches including a Mozzart Bet Cup round of 32 tie, Oduor and Odhiambo will be seeking to debut on Wednesday when they face Bidco United at Ruaraka grounds.Omala puts Harambee Stars heartbreak behind, vows to hit new highs at GorMatano acknowledged that the new boys are certainly talented but to get an opportunity to showcase it, they had to break sweat for it.“We have signed good players. But, they have to show it on the pitch. I know what they can do and what they can add in the team. Getting playing times is in their hands,” he told club media.Oduor and Kibwage were acquired to fill in the voids left by Apollo Otieno and Clyde Senaji who left the club early in the year. Tusker turned to Odhiambo after losing their left back Boniface Onyango to an injury that is projected to keep him out for the remainder of the season.South African Ntabeni Dukisa included in Kenya Simbas squad for 2023 Currie CupFor the time Onyango has been out, the club has been relying on Daniel Sakari, a natural right back to cover the opposite flank.Matano, further, reminded everyone in the team to put in their best if they are to keep their places in the team.“I don’t have a star in the team. Everyone has to work hard,” he stated.
