Tusker FC coach Robert Matano will be forced to rotate his squad in the upcoming fixtures as he chases a local double this season.
Tusker are on the perch of the FKF Premier League table and have qualified for the quarter finals of the FKF Cup where they will meet AFC Leopards on Wednesday June 9.
A narrow 1-0 win over Luanda Villa in the round of 16 was hard fought for and the Brewers clearly showed signs of fatigue in a match many thought that they were going to easily win.
“The most important thing was to win and I am delighted with the performance. The opponents showed their worth but it is always expected when a team faces a bigger opponent but I am happy with how my players fared and we are through to the next stage,” coach Matano told the official club website.
“There was some element of fatigue because we have been travelling and playing three games in one week is not easy. But we are coming up well. We are many and there are others who are working. We will shuffle the team to ensure everyone remains fresh. We know we will do something better for the next match,” added Matano.
If they get past AFC Leopards in the quarters, Tusker will have to play five more matches before the end of the month. A league date against Posta Rangers calls on June 17 with Kariobangi Sharks hosting thim three days later. They will then welcome Western Stima on June 25 before finishing the month with another league assignment against Ulinzi Stars on June 30.