Kimani has explained why the quality of the creative players at his disposal could play a big part in helping him achieve the side’s objectives for the season.
Ulinzi Stars head coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani believes that the quality of creative players at his disposal could play an "important" part in helping him achieve the side’s objectives despite losing 1-0 to Kakamega Homeboyz.
Attacking midfielder Kevin Thairu was chosen to start ahead of Ben Stanley Omondi, an exciting 19-year-old wunderkind who made things happen when he came on as a substitute in the second half, while winger Boniface Muchiri showed flashes of brilliance as Ulinzi tried to get the win against Homeboyz.
Oscar Paul came off the bench to give Homeboyz all three points in the dying seconds of the match, which now leaves the Soldiers lying perilously close to the relegation places.
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Although all three did have an impact, they were not able to help Ulinzi avoid suffering their seventh defeat of the season, which keeps them in 12th place on 13 points after 12 matches played.
Speaking after the match, Kimani explained the decision to start Thairu over Ben-Stanley before subbing him off early in the second half.
“Ben is a good player, that is why he is at Ulinzi,” Kimani said.
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“At the same time, Kevin Thairu who started the game also did well. As coaches, we looked at which player was in the best condition to play, and which player performed the best in training.
“Thairu was excellent all week. As the coaching staff, he left us with no choice but to pick him because we thought he would help give us a good result.”
“Ben is a good player. He showed it last season on loan at Sofapaka and he has also shown it this season. He came in and tried to speed up the game and show his worth.
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FKFPL Ulinzi Stars head coach on what cost them victory against Homeboyz
The former AFC Leopards player and coach has berated his side’s inability to concentrate well for their last-minute loss to Ulinzi Stars.
“Muchiri also tried to show his worth. Most players did well but like I said, concentration lapses in the end cost us all the three points. They will be important moving forward."
Ulinzi Stars have now won four games, drawn one and lost the other seven.