FC Talanta co-assistant coach Patrick Muchiri has sent a message to Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC fans ahead of their pivotal clash against Tusker FC, scheduled for Wednesday, 14 May, at the Dandora Stadium.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Tusker FC, currently second on the FKF Premier League table with 55 points, are in hot pursuit of log leaders Police, who sit three points ahead.Kenyan defender bags impressive feat in English Championship despite Premier League heartbreakWith both Tusker and Police in midweek action and the latter set to face Kakamega Homeboyz at the Mumias Sports Complex, the results of Wednesday’s matches could have significant title implications.Aware of the high-stakes encounter, Muchiri, who is the club’s co-assistant alongside Jackson Gatheru, called on the fans, particularly those from Gor Mahia and Kenya Police, to support Talanta.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925217##“I know there are fans from other teams as well who will be behind us tomorrow because of what is at stake against Tusker. I urge them to be positive and pray for us, and we will deliver,” Muchiri told Mozzart Sport.The former FC Talanta captain further exuded confidence in his squad, saying the mood in the camp was high and the players were prepared for the tough task ahead.1 year ban for 2 players due to impersonation as FKF penalises 4 clubs“The mood in the camp is okay. We have been assessing how Tusker plays, and they are a perfect side. They are title contenders. I know the game will not be easy. From our side, we have planned how to navigate the game,” he continued.For Muchiri, the weekend break was much-needed for his charges, who were coming off back-to-back matches in the previous week. Tusker, on the other hand, are fresh off a 2-0 win over Murang’a Seal on Saturday, 10 May.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925865##“The boys are ready; we have trained well throughout after resting the whole weekend because we did not have a match. We have the upper hand because of the rest, since Tusker have been playing back-to-back matches. We needed that rest,” he disclosed.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan defender wins Man of the match award in DenmarkTusker claimed a 3-1 victory when the two sides last met in October 2024, with George Kaddu netting twice and Shaphan Siwa adding another. Talanta’s sole goal came from Benard Odhiambo.Despite that defeat, Muchiri is optimistic, noting that the team has shown more stability this season and is keen to stay clear of relegation battles.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925883##“They defeated us in the first leg, but we will be trying to secure a place (in the league) next season. We have been fighting relegation for two seasons now, but I feel we are a bit comfortable this time. We do not have much pressure. We want to approach this game well, and we will play a good game, and we expect good results,” Muchiri concluded.Shabana FC defend fans after chaos in match against Gor MahiaTalanta will be banking on red-hot striker Emmanuel Osoro, who has already netted 14 goals this season, to spearhead their attack.
