Pamzo reveals tactic Shabana will use to survive relegation following encouraging display against AFC Leopards

FKFPL Pamzo reveals tactic Shabana will use to survive relegation following encouraging display against AFC Leopards

Mark Kinyanjui 14:30 - 01.04.2024

Pamzo has revealed the tactical blueprint he will use for Shabana's remaining league games of the season following an encouraging display in their defeat to AFC Leopards.

Shabana head coach Sammy Omollo Pamzo has given a hint of the tactical blueprint he will use for the remaining games of the season if they are to survive relegation at the end of the season.

Shabana put in  a shift against AFC  Leopards in the FKF Cup Round of 16 but were not able to overcome the 13-time league champions thanks to a goal by Kayice Odhiambo from a set piece routine.

Speaking after the match, Pamzo expressed his delight at how his charges performed, having created a flurry of chances and giving the 13-time league champions all sorts of problems.

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However, Pamzo acknowledged the defensive lapse that led to the decisive goal, emphasizing the importance of tight marking, particularly against set-piece threats such as Clifton Miheso.

"We did not have tight marking (in the box) and Kaycie was free," Pamzo lamented. "I don’t know how they let him free inside the box, and he has punished us."

Despite the defeat, Pamzo drew valuable lessons from the encounter, indicating a strategic shift in the team's approach for upcoming league fixtures.

"We have learned a lot from this game. We changed the way we play, and I think this is how we are going to play in the league with two strikers upfront," Pamzo revealed.

Pamzo commended the efforts of his attacking duo Lloyd Kavuchi and Mathew Tegisi as a pairing, despite their inability to find the back of the net in the match against AFC Leopards.

Kenya U-18 star Ezekiel Omuri was also a handful for the Ingwe defence.

"Kavuchi and Mathew did a good job, but it is unfortunate that we did not get a goal," Pamzo remarked.

As Shabana navigates the challenges of the relegation battle, Pamzo's tactical adjustments signal a proactive approach aimed at maximizing the team's chances of survival in the league. 

With a renewed focus and determination, Shabana looks poised to tackle the remainder of the season head-on under Pamzo's guidance.