Matano provides remedy for Tusker to tackle busy fixture schedule

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FKFPL Matano provides remedy for Tusker to tackle busy fixture schedule

Festus Chuma 08:30 - 10.04.2023

The Brewers are still in contention to retain league title.

Tusker FC head coach Robert Matano has stated that he has no issues with congested fixtures in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).

The Brewers beat Sofapaka 2-0 on Sunday in the second of seven matches the club is scheduled to play in April.

Matano's charges are set to face Mathare United away on Wednesday before taking on Kenya Police FC on Sunday in quick succession.

Those fixtures are tailed by a catch-up match against Wazito on Wednesday, April 19th. Then a clash against Nzoia Sugar three days later before the month is finally rounded out with an FKF Cup quarterfinal against KCB on Saturday, April 29th.

Following Sunday's match, Matano revealed that he would have to manage his squad amid the fixture congestion and is prepared for the packed fixtures list.

"We are going to train hard as usual because although the matches are congested fixtures, we have to cope with it because there is no other way.

We need to push ourselves forward to retain the title consistently, but I am happy with my boys," he said.

The Brewers will on Monday start preparing to face Mathare United at Police Sacco Stadium on Wednesday.

In head-to-head stats, Tusker and Mathare have met in 17 league matches since 2014. The Brewers have claimed eight wins compared to three of Mathare, while six matches have been drawn.

When the teams met earlier this season, at Ruaraka in February, Tusker claimed a 2-1 win at home thanks to goals from Shami Kibwana and Ibrahim Joshua, while Donald Ange scored for the Slum Boys.