Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere has praised midfielder Said Tsuma for his leadership after inspiring the Dockers to a 1-0 victory over Tusker FC at the weekend.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkere handed the experienced defensive midfielder the captain’s armband, and Tsuma responded with an influential performance as Bandari secured their maiden victory of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League campaign.Date set for completion of 1,500-capacity Talanta Stadium train ahead of Bayern vs Ajax friendly [VIDEO]Speaking after the match, Okere singled out the former AFC Leopards and Sofapaka midfielder for providing the leadership he felt had been missing in the team during their difficult start to the season."Credit to captain Tsuma, who showed leadership in the team, something we were really lacking in the previous matches. He displayed the qualities we needed in terms of leadership, and I am glad he led us to victory," he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105815##The victory was particularly sweet for Okere, who previously coached Tusker FC, as Bandari ended their winless run against a side he described as one of the country's most competitive teams."It feels great and sweet to win against Tusker, my former employers. They are a good and solid side who deserve respect for their performances both domestically and on the continental stage. AFC Leopards eyeing former Tusker forward after 5-year challenging spell in SwedenWinning against such a team makes it even sweeter, and this gives us an opportunity to build on it," he added.Okere also acknowledged the pressure that had been mounting on his side following a challenging opening to the campaign, welcoming the result as a much-needed boost ahead of their next assignment.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105824##Bandari had managed four draws and suffered a single defeat before overcoming Tusker, a run that had left them languishing in the relegation zone. The victory lifted the Kenya Ports Authority-backed side to ninth place on seven points, six behind league leaders KCB."Yes, the pressure was there before the match because we were down and needed a win to get out of that position. I am glad we got the result. The victory belongs to the boys, and now we need to build consistency," Okere stated.Government reveals number of tickets already sold for Bayern Munich vs Ajax clashBandari will return to action on Saturday, 14 November, when they hit the road to Homa Bay to face hosts APS Bomet, with Okere's charges targeting back-to-back victories and a further climb up the league standings.
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