Ulinzi down GSU in tight league tie

Derrick Williams

The narrow victory helped Ulinzi to solidify their position near the top of the standings, keeping them in direct title contention alongside league leaders Equity and second placed NCPB Men.

Ulinzi who have now won all of their last five matches now sit third after another successful day against GSU who now sit fifth in the table.

Ulinzi who are now hopeful of continuous success with their remaining fixtures still wants to keep the pressure high on their opponents as said by their head coach Victor Oduol.

“We have won the match today and to my boys am hopeful that all our remaining fixtures we are also going to win, that is plan for now,” stated Oduol.

Oduol also highlighted the key moments and chances that helped his side emerge victorious despite the pressure that came from the GSU side.

“We used well the chances we got; we trained well on our defensive department and if you ask me, I think our defensive has really made a big impact for our win, GSU are very good but my defense did a good job.”

The General Service Unit head coach Joseph Okemwa who spoke with the media after his side after the match noted their there is still need to improve for his boys.

“On our side today, we had many turn-overs towards the end of the game, that was our undoing but next time we shall rectify and be stronger.”

Okemwa also urged his boys to learn from Ulinzi and be stronger even towards the end of their matches

“My boys have to train such that towards the end of a game they remain strong the way they are strong at the beginning, they should have that fighting spirit,” he added.