Mette cautious despite first KPL win with struggling Tusker

The Brewers returned to winning ways after a difficult spell, with Ibrahim Joshua’s first-half strike proving the difference in a tightly contested FKF Premier League encounter.

The goal not only secured all three points but also handed Mette his first win since taking charge last week, ending Tusker’s three-match winless run.

However, the French tactician was quick to downplay suggestions that the victory marked a turning point in performance levels.

“It’s not because we have won that we can say we are now better than we were on Saturday when we had a very good game,” said Mette.

“That’s football — you cannot predict the end result. In the second half we really suffered, but we maintained our composure, stayed organised and got the win with a clean sheet.”

Tusker started with purpose but were forced onto the back foot after the break as Murang’a Seal grew into the contest.

The Brewers had to dig deep defensively to preserve their slender advantage, showing resilience that had been missing in recent defeats to Mathare United and Shabana FC.

For Murang’a Seal, head coach Osborne Monday drew positives despite the setback.

He revealed that tactical adjustments made before and during the match significantly improved his team’s attacking movement in the second half.

“We made a few changes going into this game and it helped us, especially our forward play,” Monday explained.

“In the first half they overwhelmed us in midfield, but after the break we moved the ball better and created more situations. We didn’t win, but I’m satisfied with how my boys responded.”

The result lifts Tusker to seventh place on 31 points — their first time crossing the 30-point mark this season — providing a timely morale boost.

For Murang’a Seal, back-to-back defeats dent their hopes of mounting a serious title challenge