AFC Leopards interim coach Fred Ambani has revealed how he motivated his players during their strike and immediately after to give impressive performances.Ingwe players went on a go-slow a fortnight ago to protest their December salaries and match bonuses arrears and despite agreeing to play against FC Talanta, they looked off-colour and in the end lost the match 4-2.Could German-born duo be solution to Harambee Stars problematic position?However, they would replicate the same scoreline, this time in their favour on Wednesday 22 January against KCB. Ambani has now revealed how he motivated his troops.“When players are disturbed, their performance is affected but I have made the team to be like a family and so they can understand when the parent has a problem and adjust where they can. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8658070##I thank them for trusting me and heeding my advice to keep working and pushing,” said Ambani.In the match against Murang’a Seal on Saturday 25 January, the Kenyan giants came from behind to secure a draw which could have easily been a win had they utilized the numerous chances that they missed in the match.Fresh twist in Harambee Stars midfielder’s Ksh465 million move to Czech sideThe former Zoo FC tactician said that his team is going for nothing but the FKF Premier League title this season.“We are still deep in the title race. Teams are dropping points and with the many matches remaining, we are in it. Everything is possible, we will maintain our focus and try very hard to be there to the very end,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8658083##Leopards were unfortunate to lose star forward Ovella Ochieng in the early minutes of the Saturday afternoon match and Ambani called on other players to step up in his absence.“We will miss Ovella but it is also the time for others to step up. We cannot always rely on one player.”AFC Leopards’ Kelly Madada opens up on dream of playing alongside Gor Mahia trio [VIDEO]Former Kariobangi Sharks forward Julius Masaba came on for Ovella Ochieng in the match and repaid his coach’s faith in him by scoring the equalizer for Ingwe.Despite seeing limited time since his move to the Den at the start of the season, Masaba received praise from his coach who backs him to regain his form in the coming weeks.##NAJAVA_MECA_8658075##“When a player stays out for long without playing, there are some lapses that they experience but generally, he (Masaba) really played well and according to my expectations.”
