Posta Rangers returned back to winning ways on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over FC Talanta but the experienced David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng watching from the dugout raised a few eyebrows with head coach Salim Ali explaining his decision.The game marked Salim’s debut on the touchline since joining Posta Rangers to replace Stanley Okumbi who went to Germany to advance his coaching badges.Homeboyz make light work of Bidco to consolidate #FKFPL top spot https://t.co/ofTKyPcTea pic.twitter.com/ttLHoKf9o9— FKFcaretaker (@FKFcaretaker) February 27, 2022 Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Salim revealed that everyone in the squad will be handed game time but he analysed the game and decided on benching Cheche.“He will play sometime, experience or without experience young or senior everybody will get a chance to play and that is the most important thing. Sometimes you have to look at the game and use those you believe will execute the plan but at the end of the day everybody will get a chance to play,” said the former Mathare United head coach.Cheche is one of the most experienced players in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) with a career that has seen him feature in the US, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and has also been a regular at Harambee Stars.🚨RESULTS🚨@FcHomeboyz maintained their 5 point lead at the top of the #FKFPL table as title challengers @OfficialGMFC dropped points in Mombasa. Homeboyz 3-1 BidcoBandari 1-1 Gor MahiaAFC Leopards 0-0 V. BulletsTalanta 0-1 Posta Rangers📸: @FcHomeboyz #FFP pic.twitter.com/Bv4GMCG4Ec— Friends of Football (@friendsofutball) February 27, 2022 Salim however was impressed with his substitutions after Patrick Otieno created the lone goal for Brian Marita and was also impressed with securing the three points.“The subs were good, those who entered had some good time on the pitch. You cannot give someone the last two minutes and expect a huge impact. The win was a plus – when you get three points in the league it is always a good thing because you gain an advantage,” added Ali.
