Tusker FC coach Okere expresses satisfaction with gains from Kisumu camp

Kenyan Premier League side Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has admitted to being impressed with the gains achieved from their pre-season training camp in Kisumu ahead of the new 2025/26 season.

The Brewers wrapped up their week-long pre-season training camp in Kisumu, by defeating their fellow Premier League side Kakamega Homeboyz 2-0 at the Bukhungu Stadium. The camp also featured friendly matches against APS Bomet and local Kisumu side TBM.

“We have wrapped up the camp with a 2-0 win; two goals plus a clean sheet and that is something very positive as we approach our first game of the season,” said Okere.

“What we wanted was more of team building. We have new players in the team and we need them to understand our philosophy. We gave them more minutes to see them applying what we have learnt under pressure. This camp was a plus for us and I thank the management for their support to make this possible.”

Tusker to start campaign against KCB

He added: “Team building is not an easy thing. The one week we have been here has helped us identify strengths and weaknesses of each other. We take this as a positive step especially in a new season.

“We need to embrace this more even during the season. We can have more camps to build cohesion and integration. We believe this has been positive. Two wins, one draw against very good teams.”

Reflecting on the entire seven week pre-season period, Okere said: “We are thankful for the seven weeks we have had of pre-season training. Scouting and recruiting players then working to employ match tactics is not an easy task but we have done it and I believe we will have a positive season ahead.”

Tusker will kick off their Premier League campaign against KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Friday.

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