We have been through such challenges and overcame them. We will in future definitely face the same. The most important thing that we should build is how we navigate through the period.
Ochieng also asked the fans to stick with the team despite a struggle that has stretched to 10 games so far. That is what defines our character and I see that in the team, he continued. We need your support which we are grateful for. We will not let you down.
Earlier, Ochieng had stated how they are hopeful that their young squad will help them turn their form around and remain in the top-flight.
My defenders positioning was also wanting and Sofapaka got their chances and took them. Sofapaka are a good team with a good coach and experienced in the league and we cannot afford to give them easy chances as we did.
In an earlier interview, the former striker expressed his desire to bring on board experienced players, especially at the back, to bolster his team to avoid registering unimpressive results. As I have said on several occasions, many of my players do not have top-tier experience, Iswekha admitted to Goal. Definitely I will bring on board three players to improve the team and ensure we perform well.
Goal on Thursday. So when they saw Gor Mahia, they became nervous, because of naivety, and did not play as we had planned. It led to a slow start and we were eventually punished. We did nothing in the first half and our opponents capitalised on it. After the break, we improved our game but did not manage to get back into the match.
The tactician has further revealed his plans in the short transfer window as he aims at strengthening the team. Definitely I will bring on board three players to improve the team and ensure we perform well, Iswekha added.
The home side made other changes in the 48th minute when Masuta Masita and Bernard Ongoma were rested and their places were taken by Oscar Wamalwa and Boniface Okinyi.
Bidco United’s Anthony Akhulia also made changes as Lambert Otieno and Pistone Mutamba left the pitch while Orem David and Erick Githimu came on.
John Kago would have opened the score in favour of Ulinzi Stars in the 62nd minute after he was put through by Daniel Wawru but his shot went slightly wide.
Both teams failed to get a game-changing opener and ended up sharing points despite the end-to-end attacks in either half.