Sofapaka custodian Brandon Obiero has disclosed the importance of the mental aspect of football in registering optimum performances.Obiero has been criticized in recent times by his head coach Robert Matano who blamed him for the side’s loss to Murang’a Seal back on Thursday 28 November after his moment of madness where he elbowed an opponent in the box that resulted in a penalty that won the game.Bandari still determined to lift title despite AFC Leopards set backSpeaking to Mozzart Sport after Sofapaka’s 2-0 win over Bidco United on Sunday 23 December, Obiero recounted his howler against Seal.“In football, apart from the physical fitness, it also requires one to be mentally fit as it is a mental game. The game is also won and lost on mistakes but the most important thing is how you come out of those situations,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8586155##The Kisumu-born shot-stopper also disclosed how he managed to come back after the two howlers which restored Matano’s faith in him.“I just stayed calm, composed and worked harder in training in order to come out stronger,” he added.Shabana FC head coach questions Mathew Tegisi’s move to Tanzanian clubObiero also shared the tactics that won them the game against Bidco United following goals from Benjamin Mosha and John Onyango.“Clean sheet is also a team’s effort as much as it is for the goalkeeper. We all defended well today.##NAJAVA_MECA_8589588##We just sharpened our areas of weaknesses as we have been creating chances but failing to convert them which we did today and of course defended much better as compared to our previous matches,” he added.Obiero now looks forward to better results in the new year and indeed this season as they continue to register improved results following a tough start to the campaign.FKF President Hussein Mohammed lays out plan for Harambee Stars in 2025“Going into the next matches, we will keep on pushing ourselves to get positive results and I believe this win will push us to do better,” he concluded.Sofapaka are now seventh on the table with 21 points and will take on relegation-threatened Posta Rangers in their next match set for Saturday 4 January.
