Kenya Matano hints at squad overhaul after Tusker defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz

Tusker FC coach Robert Matano has revealed he will overhaul the squad after they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Kakamega Homeboyz in the final of the Mozzart Bet FKF Cup on Saturday.

After losing the FKF Premier League title to Gor Mahia on the final day of the season, the Brewers’ only hope for silverware hinged on the outcome of the domestic Cup contest against the Kakamega-based outfit but it was Abana Baingo, who carried the day after Kevin Amwayi scored what turned out to be the winner in the 78th minute.

A frustrated Matano admitted his side did not put in extra effort to win the battle at Nyayo Stadium and further hinted at overhauling his squad and bringing in fresh legs in readiness for the new campaign.

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“Actually we have lost because of our own mistakes, we have won against ourselves, it is very sad, very sad to lose this way and we need to go back and reflect and at least get new players with character, players who can sustain pressure throughout a game,” said Matano.

“Against Homeboyz, we have played as if we don’t have players who can sustain pressure. We needed to be the best in the game but we slept, so we will have to get players with character, players who can stand and fight for the team, we will sit down look at the areas to strengthen, go out and try to bring in quality players, those who can try to push us forward, otherwise we tried against a very good Homeboyz side but we lost.”

The victory earned Homeboyz their first-ever trophy in Kenyan history and they will now represent Kenya in the Caf Confederation Cup while Gor Mahia will go for the Champions League by virtue of winning the league.


Dennis Mabuka

Dennis Mabuka is a seasoned Kenyan journalist with 18 years of experience covering sports events. He is currently a sport content creator with en.Africatopsports.com.

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