FC Talanta striker Alfred Tanui has revealed how the club used the three-week-long break to plot their survival in the league.Talanta was among the teams facing the danger of being dropped to the National Super League a month ago, but the club has since secured yet another season in the top tier.The team defied the odds to defeat champions Gor Mahia 4-2 on Wednesday at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, fully relieving their relegation fears.##NAJAVA_MECA_8167915##TThe win over Gor was preceded by a 1-0 victory over Muhoroni Youth last weekend in Muhoroni.Tanui disclosed that the team never broke camp after the league took a three-week break that paved the way for the Mozzart Bet Cup semis and the FIFA international break.The striker, who joined the club from Nzoia Sugar last season, said the team capitalized on the free time to work on weak areas and played friendly matches to expose their weaknesses.“We worked very hard during the break. The players and technical bench convened meetings aimed at ironing out any issues. We played friendly matches and resolved to give our best in the last three rounds of the season. I am happy we made it,” he told Mozzart Sport.Meanwhile, Tanui is over the moon after finding the back of the net thrice against Gor.National team call-up a reward for hard work-Samuel KapenThe hat trick saw the former Kisumu All Stars striker take his tally to eight goals in the season.“It has been a great season for me. I didn’t start well, but I am certainly liking my performances in the second leg,” added the former Posta Rangers forward.With Talanta safe, all eyes will be on Shabana, Sofapaka, and Muhoroni Youth in the final round of the season this weekend.
