Tusker FC striker Eric Kapaito says the team has put behind the setback of being eliminated from the Mozzart Bet Cup and will now put all energy into fighting for the league title with 10 matches remaining.The brewers fell 1-0 to defending champions Kakamega Homeboyz in a round of 16 tie played in Kisumu in what was a repeat of last edition’s final.Despite enduring difficult moments prior to the match following the demise of his dear mother, midfielder Oliver Majaka netted the all-important goal in the first half to see Homeboyz sail to the quarterfinals.##NAJAVA_MECA_8010933##Kapaito says the team has learnt from its misgivings in last Saturday’s defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz in Kisumu and will look to right the wrongs with three points in this weekend’s duel against Kariobangi Sharks.“It was heartbreaking to lose that game because our expectation was to do well and win. For a team like Tusker, every game is important and we have to win every match and compete for every trophy. It was a tough setback for us but I feel we have a chance to redeem ourselves in the league,” Kapaito said in an interview with club media.Tusker turns focus to league action after cup heartacheThe striker says everyone in the team put the cup loss behind them and worked hard in training in a bid to gather maximum points against Sharks.“We have pushed each other really well in training this week and the morale is high. It is a good game to play and we are looking to bring in the three vital points. We want to take a game at a time and see what comes off it at the end,” remarked the two-time league’s top scorer.With the game presenting him a chance to face his former employer, Kapaito insists that he is focused on adding goals to his tally and helping Tusker get the three points after 90 minutes.“It is a special game for me to play in because Sharks are a big part of my career. They helped to give me my first Premier League experience and I am looking forward to the game. But the target for us is simple, go and get three points,” he stated.The amazing transformation of ex-footballer Joseph Kinyanjui – from an armed gangster to a crime and drug abuse fighterKapaito played for Sharks, winning two golden boots and an MVP award before making the sojourn to Ethiopia.He played a few minutes of the first leg match that ended 1-1, as he had just started training following his switch to Ruaraka from Arba Minch.
