Sakari eager to retain league title with Tusker

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FOOTBALL Sakari eager to retain league title with Tusker

Festus Chuma 10:30 - 21.04.2023

The Brewers saw their title chalked off last season after the campaign was annulled.

Tusker FC right-back Daniel Sakari is looking to retain the league this season after assuming leadership of the log standings following the win over Wazito. 

The dependable defender provided an assist in their 2-0 win over Wazito, a victory that placed them at the top of the table with 54 points from 25 matches.

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The hosts could have won by a bigger margin if they had taken the several goal-scoring opportunities, mostly created by Sakari, who hoped the team would post an improved performance when they take on Nzoia Sugar on Saturday.

"We came into the match knowing Wazito is a good side as they had played against strong teams and posted good results," Sakari said while analysing the Wazito win.

"Right now, with the team mentality, we are going with one game at a time, and every match, we are treating it as a final," said Sakari adding that the team's ultimate target is to retain the title.

Tusker went ahead in the 12th minute when an unmarked Eric Otieno slotted the ball home from close range after Lawrence Luvanda set him up.

Lawrence Luvanda made it 2-0 in the 27th minute after being picked up by Sakari with a beautifully weighted long pass. 

"We are now going to Nzoia for the next match and aim to pick maximum points. We have the mentality to retain the title," he concluded.

Tusker are next scheduled to face Nzoia Sugar on Saturday, who are currently placed third in the league with 48 points from 25 matches.