Charles Okere
Tusker FC became the first FKF Premier League club to be eliminated from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup, after they were beaten 5-4 on post-match penalties by second tier league leaders Nairobi United in the round of 32.
The brewers had high hopes of a double this season, but the Cup elimination now leaves them with only the league title to fight for.
And, speaking to Telecomasia.net, coach Charles Okere says they want to channel that hurt and disappointment to fuel their ambitions to win a 14th FKF Premier League title.
Charles Okere, exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
It was very heartbreaking honestly to bow out of the Cup. It was one of our season’s targets to win both the Cup and the league title. We had a good chance to progress in the Cup but we did not have a good game against Nairobi United. It is hurting, it is painful but we have to put that behind our backs. We now have to channel that frustration and use it as energy to push us into the fight for the FKF Premier League title. We have made it known to the players that we now have to give our all to win the league.
With 11 games to go before the season ends, Tusker are on 41 points, one behind leaders Police FC and two ahead of defending champions Gor Mahia who have one match to play.
