The Abana Abeingo head coach has attributed his side's recent decline to the hangover felt due to congested fixtures.
Kakamega Homeboyz coach Patrick Odhiambo has admitted that tiredness is catching up with his players with just 23 games into the 2022/2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season.
The Abana Abeingo, who finished second last season, have struggled in recent games, and their Sunday’s defeat to Bandari only further confirmed the hangover that the players are experiencing.
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With another league match coming up against Kariobangi Sharks on Tuesday, coach Odhiambo has revealed that his squad is now feeling the heat of the April fixtures.
“Consistency is lacking in the team as most players are young and are not used to congested fixtures. The more they play, the more they dip in form, which is so worrying.
For example, when you analyze the two past matches, you will notice that their performance could have been more impressive individually. But again, if I bring new players, our performance comes at a risk.
We need to go back to the drawing board and work on many things, and one of them is to balance work and rest,” he explained.
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But despite Odhimabo’s proclamations, the former Gor Mahia assistant coach maintains that fatigue cannot be used as an excuse for their poor form.
“We have just a few hours until our next match, but we will need to get maximum points because we are coming off a loss,” he added.
Kakamega Homeboyz are scheduled to face Kariobangi Sharks away on Tuesday, April 12, at Police Sacco Stadium.
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When the teams met earlier this season, at Bukhungu Stadium in January, they played out a 1-1 draw. However, Shark’s last top-flight league win over Homeboyz was recorded in May 2021.
The Abana Abeingo are placed 11th on the log with 29 points from 23 matches with only eight wins.