{"id":160431,"date":"2026-04-16T15:30:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/menengai-oilers-coach-believes-loss-will-sharpen-team"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:22:18","slug":"menengai-oilers-coach-believes-loss-will-sharpen-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/menengai-oilers-coach-believes-loss-will-sharpen-team","title":{"rendered":"Menengai Oilers Coach Believes Loss Will Sharpen Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has described his side\u2019s 29-20 loss to Kabras in the Enterprise Cup semifinal as a timely wake-up call ahead of the Kenya Cup playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>The Nakuru-based outfit fell to Kabras for the 11th time, but Weru drew encouragement from the performance, insisting it offered valuable lessons as they prepare for Saturday\u2019s quarterfinal clash against Nondescripts at home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI saw good things from the boys, unlike our last game in the pool phase, where we were outplayed. The boys put up a good shift in all facets of play\u2014from our set piece to defence to attack. It gives me confidence that in the latter stages of the competition, we can do something special,\u201d said Weru.<\/p>\n<p>However, the tactician pointed to inefficiency in attack as a key area that needs improvement. \u201cWe need to be sharper in our attack efficiency. We put them under immense pressure in the first half, but could not convert that pressure into points. With a couple of more training sessions, we can be more clinical in the final third,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Weru also hinted at possible tactical adjustments as the playoffs approach, noting that his side must evolve to stay competitive. \u201cWe will come up with something new for the remaining matches of the season and look at staying ahead of the opposition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the Oilers\u2019 dominant recent record against Nondies\u2014including a convincing 41-6 win in February\u2014Weru is bracing for a much tougher contest this time around. \u201cPlayoff matches are always difficult. It\u2019s about playing in the right areas, maximising your strengths and taking your chances.<\/p>\n<p>Nondies are a good, well-coached side, and we will not be underestimating them despite our past results,\u201d he noted. \u201cThe playoff contest will be closer than the regular-season game. They have also played in the Enterprise Cup semis and will be hurting from that loss, so we must be ready for what they will throw at us,\u201d he added. The winner of the clash will face KCB in the semifinals, while the victor between Strathmore Leos and Blak Blad will take on defending champions Kabras.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru has described his side\u2019s 29-20 loss to Kabras in the Enterprise Cup semifinal as a timely wake-up call ahead of the Kenya Cup playoffs. 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