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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru said the side needs to improve on defence and decision-making when the league resumes on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Kenya Cup losing finalists are second on the log with 19 points after 100 per cent record since the start of the season.<\/p>\n

However, the tactician says work needs to be done on the two aspects of their game.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter analysing our performances thus far, we have seen gaps in our defensive alignment and decision-making. For us to maintain our high standards going into the new year, we have to improve and ensure we are well-rounded in all facets of play,\u201d added Weru.<\/p>\n

He believes the return of John Okoth, Geoffrey Ominde and Clinton Odhiambo \u2014 who played for the Simbas during the repechage and Currie Cup \u2014 will boost the team going forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cFielding players who have experience with the national team is a major boost since they have learned tactics and strategies by playing and watching how various teams play,\u201d said Weru. \u201cIt helps us in our planning as a technical bench.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oilers face cross-town rivals Nakuru on Saturday, where Weru expects a tough derby.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey (Nakuru) are quality a team and, on their day, can cause problems. However, we are more than ready for them. The boys have put in a good shift in terms of training over the festive period and we are looking forward to a good game on Saturday,\u201d said Weru.<\/p>\n

He attributed the teams early season form to a robust pre-season, which saw them play at the Impala floodlit.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a solid pre-season but we can\u2019t get carried away there is a long way to go. We also know the standards we have set for the last couple of seasons and we are going all out to win the Kenya Cup,\u201d added.<\/p>\n

KCB lead the standings with 20 points with Oilers and Kabras joint second with 19 points. Mwamba and Blak Blad complete the top five with 10 and nine points respectively.<\/p>\n

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