For a moment on Sunday afternoon at the Ruaraka Grounds, FKF Premier League defending champions Tusker FC looked to be hanging on, as the visitors Kakamega Homeboyz took the chance to pin the Brewers to their half.All that was expected, as Robert Matano recounted the first half of a big 1-0 victory that took his side closer to table toppers Gor Mahia who were held to a barren draw by Wazito in Muhoroni.##NAJAVA_MECA_7239794##“We knew what they were going to do,” Matano said post-game. “They were in some good form and are an attacking team. Our idea was to hold early and eventually, slow down the tempo. That was the key thing in the game.”Another key event in the game was a 45th minute shot from new recruit Mike Oduor that caught out Homeboyz keeper Farouk Shikhalo, giving the home side their 18th win of the season.🚀 Here is Mike Oduor’s goal that earned us maximum points against Homeboyz this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/Ribww8Idce— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) May 7, 2023 “Shooting is everything,” Matano said of Oduor’s winning strike. “I told him before to take chances and that was a strong shot that eventually went in. Good game from him.”Pushing back to a question about the team’s fading chances to win the league title after being held by Nairobi City Stars on Wednesday, the former AFC Leopards gaffer was clear on his team’s intention saying: “We’ve never been out of the title race. I told you before that this is a marathon and not a 100m dash. The league is still on and very open.”Oduor grabs winner against Homeboyz as Tusker close gap on Gor MahiaOn the team changes to bring in Charles Momanyi and Erick Zakayo back in the fold, Matano spoke of “fatigue issues that had slowed down the team with our congested fixture list” but hoped that with the week-long gap to prepare for their next game against Kariobangi Sharks, the team’s performance would elevate.The 13 May duel as it stands, will be televised on Azam TV as reported on Sunday evening.
