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Gor’s time is up!

Friday, June 2nd, 2023 07:50 | By
Gor Mahia FC forward Benson Omalla celebrates after scoring a hatrick against Wazito FC during their FKF-PL match staged at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on February 14 2023.PHOTO RODGERS NDEGWA

Tusker coach Robert Matano has remained confident that his side will be crowned FKF Premier League champions despite rivals Gor Mahia breathing behind their neck in the race for the local title.

The Brewers are currently sitting at the top of the 18-team table with 65 points; one more than Gor Mahia with three matches remaining to conclude the season.

Ahead of their visit to Muhoroni to take on Wazito FC on Saturday, Matano, nicknamed “The Special One”, admitted facing a tough test in the remaining matches but predicted they will eventually lift the trophy when the season comes to an end on June 17.

“We will take the trophy at the end,” explained Matano when queried about Gor Mahia’s pressure at the summit, adding: “But we will have to fight until the end, we will put the fight on, we are ready, we have had tough matches already and done very well, we know it is going to be hard but lest assured we will get there.”

Matano further revealed why he was optimistic about wrapping up the title ahead of K’Ogalo insisting his players are ready and up to the task.

“My players have matured they know how to cover each other and balance the game and they also understand the role of every player, and everyone now understands what to do and at what time,” added Matano.

“Every player in my squad has a role to play and they each have various responsibilities to take care of and so they understand their roles quite very well, like when to defend and where, how to score, and how to go about everything during any game.”

After playing Wazito, Tusker will next face Posta Rangers and then wind up the season against relegated Vihiga United. Meanwhile, Gor Mahia will face Ulinzi Stars on Sunday, take on bogey side Kakamega Homeboyz and then conclude their fixtures against Nairobi City Stars on June 17

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