Tusker FC defender Alex Onchwari has explained how he is using the lengthy league break that has come at the embryonic stage of the season.The 2024/2025 FKF Premier League season is on a three-week break as a result of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Speaking exclusively to Mozzart Sport, Onchwari says that he is using the break to sharpen his skills and maintain a competitive tempo ahead of the league’s resumption.##NAJAVA_MECA_8312565##“I am using the break to keep myself fit and improve on areas that I think I am not stronger in,” he said.The defender who signed for the Brewers in August this year has also embarked on extra personal training to supplement what the club offers regularly just to be in shape and ready for action.“I am working hard every day and even doing my extra training just to be ready whenever I might be called upon.”World Media Family signs Khorramabad midfielder Teddy AkumuThe former Zoo FC man did not start in Tusker’s opening game of the season, with interim coach Charles Okere preferring the central partnership of assistant captain and skipper Michael Kibwage and Charles Momanyi respectively. Onchwari is however ready to fight it out with the two and others for a place in the starting 11.“When I signed for Tusker, I was aware of the calibre of players that I am going to compete with for places. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8312564##This is a big team with big players but I am confident and well aware that I have to fight for my place with the best in order to be the best,” he stated.The Narok-born central defender went ahead to also say that he is glad to work with coach Okere and to learn from him.“Working with coach Okere has been good so far, I am learning from him and how he wants us to play,” he added.Kaizer Chiefs target Kenyan international to bolster attackOnchwari went further to disclose that he is enjoying his stay at the club and is already fond of his new teammates who have welcomed him.“I am settling in well. It has been helpful that I knew some of the lads from our previous encounters on the field,” he concluded.Tusker will take on William Muluya’s Kariobangi Sharks when the FKF Premier League resumes on Saturday 14 September.
