Tusker FC coach Robert Matano has paid glowing tribute to his former captain Humphrey Mieno who was among seven players dropped by the brewers ahead of next season.Matano said he is grateful to have worked with the veteran midfielder pointing out that he played a big role to help the team fight for last season’s Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title where the brewers finished runners-up.“He served us well and always gave his best on the pitch. However, time had come to let him go,” said Matano.He insisted that there is still room for him to work with Mieno in future and he is not ruling out that possibility.“Mieno still has a lot to offer in football. He has a CAF ‘B’ coaching badge and there is still a big possibility that we shall work together,” he added. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7390325##After the departure of Mieno, the veteran coach confirmed that former Gor Mahia defender Charles Momanyi takes over the arm band.He will be deputized by goalkeeper Brian Bwire who joined the brewers from Kariobangi Sharks two years ago. Sibling Love: Nyoka’s burning desire to join big brother Humphrey Mieno in top flight footballThe brewers resumed training last week and Matano insists it has not been easy to get much from the players and is hoping that calm will prevail in the country to ensure there are no disruptions to his training schedule.“Last week was a waste due to the political unrest and we can only count this week as to where we did meaningful training. It is difficult to concentrate with all that is happening and we hope to have calm in the weeks to come.” In-demand City Stars hot-shot Etemesi signs new contractMatano also said his team was ready to play in the CAF Champions League had they got that place after Gor Mahia were locked out.“We are always ready to play and we would have taken the chance had we been considered. That is the reason we had wanted to win the league.”
