Tusker FC head coach Robert Matano has hailed his charges display in the second half after emerging 1-0 winners over Kakamega Homeboyz in week seven of the Kenyan Premier League action.
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Tusker started the game slowly and according to Matano, they were forced to contain their hosts until the second half having not watched them for a year.
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“We expected a tough match here and that’s what they (Homeboyz) gave us. They were the better side in the first half because its been almost a year since I watched them. I came with a better strategy in the second half after studying them and I am glad the boys played as I wanted,” Matano said after the game.
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The tactician further admitted that his team is improving daily and will get the needed result if they can replicate their second half display in matches; Matano hailing goal scorer Mejja as one player who is always eager to play.
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“The team is picking up so well and if we continue to play as we played today in the second half then I know we will win games.
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“We are integrating him (Mejja) slowly in the team. He is ready to play and his confidence is growing each day. I am sure he is going to do more for the team,” Matano added.
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With the win, Tusker moved to third on the league standings and have a date with high flying Kariobangi Sharks, who are a point above them, in their next league game.
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