Tusker FC’s head coach Robert Matano is confident that his team has firmly entered the title race after securing the third position in the FKF Premier League standings.Following a convincing 3-1 victory over Sofapaka last Sunday, the Brewers achieved their fifth consecutive triumph, propelling them to 3rd place on the table with 31 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_7796331##They now stand nine points behind the league leaders, Gor Mahia, who maintain an undefeated record this season. The crucial clash between the two teams is set for Saturday at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.During an interview, the seasoned tactician expressed his satisfaction with the team’s recent performance and asserted that the title is well within reach for the 2021 champions.”I am happy and satisfied with what we have accomplished in the recent weeks. It has been a good performance, and I believe we are now back in title contention; we are in the title race,” the former defender said.In October, Matano faced intense pressure from fans during a challenging run, prompting the club management to issue an ultimatum to sack him. However, they later rescinded the ultimatum and supported him in turning the team’s fortunes around.Reflecting on this period, Matano mentioned a notable incident where he was confronted by fans after a loss to Shabana FC. He believes that time has vindicated him, saying, “When our fans were making a lot of noise in the initial phase of the season, I asked them to be patient and give the team enough time to gel. The results of our hard work are now out there for everyone to see.” FKFPL: Tusker’s Levin Odhiambo delights in win over SofapakaIn the first leg, Gor Mahia beat Tusker FC 1-0 courtesy of a controversial Benson Omala goal and he will be hoping to get one over the unbeaten league leaders on Saturday.
FKFPL: Tusker’s Levin Odhiambo delights in win over Sofapaka