The FKF Premier League is more physical and aggressive than the National Super League (NSL), and this was the biggest adjustment that Tusker FC midfielder Fabian Adikiny had to make in his first season not only with the brewers but also in the top flight.Speaking after Tusker FC’s final game of the 2023/2024 league campaign, where they won by a solitary goal against Kakamega Homeboyz courtesy of a left-foot strike in the 63rd minute by Ugandan International Deogratious Ojok, Adikiny said that he is now fully adapted and ready to help his team win the premier league title next season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8183913##This season, Tusker FC had to fight hard to overcome a poor start but could not secure any title. In the end, Tusker finished the league in second position after Gor Mahia. They were also eliminated in the Mozzart Bet Cup by Kakamega Homeboyz.Adikiny, who has been a key figure in the Robert Matano-coached side after shaking off an injury, was learning on the job and shared his perspective.“I was not used to the top flight initially. In the top flight, it is more physical and aggressive, and your reaction has to be very quick, especially when you are a midfielder like myself. Additionally, it requires one to make decisions swiftly,” he stated.Ministry of Sports directs federation officials to keep off technical rolesAs in Charles Darwin’s metaphor, “Survival of the fittest, struggle for existence,” Adikiny had to adapt to the league or risk elimination.“Aspects of my game had to change. I have grown more physical in my game and become more aggressive and tough. These aspects are better than when I first arrived,” he added.The 23-year-old former Muranga Seals midfielder has already set his targets for the upcoming season after an introductory one.“As a team, I hope that we clinch the title next season. That is the target. Personally, I hope to get a call-up to the national team and an opportunity to represent my country,” he concluded.To achieve this, both Adikiny and Tusker FC need to put in the work as other equally strong teams aim for the same.Gor Mahia granted license to participate in CAF Champions League
