Wazito head coach Fred Ambani has vowed to steer the Kenyan Premier League team away from the jaws of relegation.
After the hype, pomp, and colour that characterised their grand entry into top-flight football, Wazito have reduced themselves to a laughing stock following a torrid season that leaves them third-last on the log with 20 points.
However, Ambani holds on to the conviction that his charges possess sufficient ammunition to gun down their opponents in the remaining fixtures and secure their future in the cut-throat top-flight competition.
The gaffer insists that they are on the right track and more than ever determined to burn the midnight oil as they frantically fight to fend off the nagging threat of relegation.
“We are working on our performance. Our main focus now is to evade relegation and I believe we still have the capacity to maintain our status as a top-tier side,” Ambani said.
Ambani believes he has gained some traction after taking the reins in February following the departure of former head coach Francis Kimanzi who bolted off in a huff, in the heat of a contractual spat.
“We have a fine squad that can drastically turn around the fortunes of the club and there is no doubt we are all determined to stay on come next season,” Ambani said.
Asked if he had any plans to overhaul his squad at the conclusion of the season in the hope of a better performance in the future, Ambani said it was just too early to start talking about that.
The gaffer threw down the gauntlet to local match officials to evaluate their own performances and ensure they came out of all matches with a clean conscience.
Local match officials have found themselves under heavy censure as an increasing number of disgruntled tacticians continue to cast aspersions on the controversial calls they make during matches.
“I wouldn't really want to condemn anybody but I think it's only important for all referees to examine themselves and ensure their performances are above board.
“It doesn't make any sense being given an opportunity to play a key role and then botching it all up due to vested interests,” Ambani said.
