Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere heaped praise on defender Alex Onchwari following a remarkable debut, seven months after signing for the club.Onchwari made his maiden start for the Brewers in their barren draw against KCB FC after joining the club from Muhoroni Youth.Mathare United complete signing of former Gor Mahia midfielderThe lanky centre-back inked a two-year deal with the Brewers on Monday 29 July 2024, to bolster Tusker’s central defense.Save for a few occasions he made the 20-man team squad on match days, Onchwari found playing time hard to come by in the preceding 18 FKF Premier League outings for Tusker.##NAJAVA_MECA_8684015##Speaking after sharing spoils with the Bankers, Okere said he is proud of Onchwari for his outstanding debut performance.The former Zoo FC defender played full minutes, stamping authority at the back and wrapping an impressive outing with a clean sheet.Kenyan academy fights for share of Harambee Stars midfielder’s Ksh465 million transfer fee”He has been resilient, waiting for 18 matches without playing a minute, and yesterday he played very well in the entire match. It means he has been working very well, and I am proud of him,” Okere stated.The soft-spoken tactician further termed Onchwari as a keen listener who played to instructions given.##NAJAVA_MECA_8685060##”Congratulations to Onchwari; he played according to instructions, and in life, when you follow directives, everything works out.He stood out in the entire match when given the opportunity, and he did just so in a magnificent way,” he added.Harambee Stars prospect set for extended time on sidelines after knee injury in EnglandThe draw deprived the 12-time league winners of the chance to reclaim the lead and go two points clear in the 18-team standings.Nonetheless, their close rivals, Kenya Police, had a late goal to thank as they battled for a point against 2009 Premier League winners Sofapaka.##NAJAVA_MECA_8684703##With the results, Tusker remained second but maintained a joint lead with Kenya Police on 37 points, though the latter tops on superior goal difference.
