The Tusker FC hierarchy have expressed full support for head coach Charles Okere, despite the team’s historic 7-1 defeat to Sofapaka on Sunday at Dandora Stadium—the heaviest loss in the club’s history.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe devastating result ended Tusker’s hopes of clinching the FKF Premier League title this season, with the race now narrowed down to leaders Kenya Police FC and reigning champions Gor Mahia. Gor could potentially lose the crown on Sunday, 1 June, if they fall to arch-rivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931709##Following the loss, pressure mounted on Okere, a former Harambee Starlets head coach, with speculation growing about his future. However, Tusker’s leadership has moved swiftly to quash the rumours, standing firmly behind their tactician.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, club chairman Charles Gacheru reaffirmed their commitment to Okere and expressed confidence in his ability to guide the team through the remaining fixtures and into next season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939721##“We are backing Okere to turn the team’s fortunes around and finish the season strongly. He is our head coach, and we are fully behind him—there is no doubt about that,” Gacheru said.He emphasised that, despite missing out on the title, the club considers the season a relatively successful one, especially considering it was Okere’s debut campaign in the FKF Premier League.Five reasons why Sinisa Mihic was bound to fail as Gor Mahia coach“It has largely been a good season. It’s his first year as a top-flight coach, and he kept the team in the title race until the final stretch. In fact, technically, we’re still in the race. So, there’s absolutely no reason to consider a coaching change,” he added.Gacheru also addressed the nature of the loss, describing it as painful but not unprecedented, even among global football giants.“The result was disappointing—no question. But every big club has suffered a heavy defeat at some point. Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona—you name them—have all been on the receiving end of big losses. They didn’t sack their coaches, and we’re not going to either.”Victor Wanyama takes first step towards coaching careerHe confirmed that the club will conduct a thorough review of the performance, working closely with the technical bench to identify what went wrong and ensure improvements are made.“We’ll sit down with the coaching staff, assess the game, and make the necessary corrections as we move forward.”Tusker FC now turn their focus to their next league fixture against Kariobangi Sharks.Lucas Maina donates Ksh100,000 Mozzart Bet Cup award to former team in Kibera
