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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>AFC Leopards assistant coach Tom Juma hopes his charges will step on the gas to redeem their battered image when the Kenyan Premier League action resumes following the festive break.<\/p>\n

Juma reckons he has observed remarkable improvement in the side even as they struggle to maintain their status in the top-flight league after a torrid start to the season.<\/p>\n

Leopards, who have a tough battle against current leaders Kakamega Homeboyz at Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday, will look to turn around their diminishing fortunes following a poor run that saw them suffer five consecutive defeats.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m glad we finally managed to shake off the five-match losing streak in our last match where we shared spoils with Talanta at Nyayo Stadium. It’s a clear indication our players are finally getting things right,” said Juma.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe only need to be more clinical in front of goal. We play very well and create numerous chances only to squander them after all the spadework.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Juma has sent a passionate plea to local referees to perfect their act in the wake of growing concerns about dubious calls made in top-flight matches.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are yet to fall victims of match manipulation by referees but I’m aware that such concerns have been raised by my colleagues in the Kenyan Premier League,\u201d said Juma.<\/p>\n

\u201cBiased officiating is tantamount to match-fixing and, as such, there is need for the relevant authorities to find ways of punishing the vice and its perpetrators.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere needs to be fairness in officiating if we expect our league to produce teams that can compete effectively against clubs from other nations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

While commending the newly-appointed Football Kenya Federation caretaker committee for the splendid job they have done thus far, Juma said there is still some room for improvement.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wouldn’t complain much about the FKF caretaker committee. Those entrusted with various tasks have performed their roles quite well.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, we don’t expect everything to run smoothly. They were given the mandate only recently and it is understandable that they have encountered some teething problems,\u201d said Juma.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy only problem is that they always change venues on short notice. They need to seek ways of addressing the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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