Rika

Coach. PFSA Performance Analyst Level 1

Football Journal.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

What is our football philosophy as a nation? What culture are we associated with in the football world?What shapes our identity as a nation? What school of thought shapes our development as far as football is concerned? Are we authentic in our operations,or are we just emulating?

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

@Chweyajnr Yeah, his game has matured and he seems to have understood his profile as a Center forward. He has improved massively from the last time I saw him and has the potential to scale up to the senior team.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

🇰🇪 U23, clear aim for verticality IP. Play long to Okoth, if he wins it, connect and play. If not, win the 2nd balls and play. Wangaya a beneficiary of the approach.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

@kisengemeshack1 Poor on ball intelligence actions esp on the RHS resulted to several turnovers in possession. However, I dont think playing out from the back through midfield was the approach today. They mostly went long to Okoth and tried to play from there.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

🇰🇪 U23 Best Performers vs 🇹🇿
Wangaya - MVP
Caleb Kramer
Lawrence Okoth
Baron Ochieng
Irad Mshindi
Wyckliffe Omondi

Notable mentions - Madada and Osama

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

🇰🇪 Irad Mshindi's performance might go unnoticed but he was outstanding. Don't think there is a player on that pitch that has won more tackles. He is a tenacious tackler, can cover ground and has good positional awareness. Nailed starter. Andreas/Madada to compete for the #8.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

Andreas looked a bit lost from this approach. Playing in a double pivot alongside a more defensive Irad, the role requires a box to box kind of player to both screen the defense and provide an extra man in attack. Madada fits the role much better, evident from his goal.

[Msafi Photographer 📸 @Duke_Msafiey]

As per yesterday's Game I still don't think there is a better #10 in the country than Austin Odhiambo

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

CM- Wangaya, so far, the shining light. Very secure and progressive in all his actions. One of the few players in the team brave enough to stamp his influence in every game. Never in any moment has he looked out of place. He is an elite talent.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

Outstanding he is in every game, Wangaya.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

- Wangaya is Kenya's go-to man imo and the coach should find a solution to maximise his influence, especially in possession. Qualitatively, Kibet is too, but he looks kinda raw.
- Decent partneship at the back.
- Jairo gave a good account of himself, esp with the penalty save.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

Wangaya is outrightly the best player on the pitch. Krammer has been top too. Playing in a free role, Wangaya is constantly linking play and the primary chance creator. He is involved in all attacking moves. Both goals were pre-assisted by him. Leader.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

🇰🇪 build up play has been a bit underwhelming. In possession, there are large distances yet limited mobility from the players. This results to disjointed play as it makes it seem as if there are no options.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

The best route for progression has been the long ball to L. Okoth who has done well so far. The center backs go long almost every time they are building up. Maybe its a clear instruction.

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

Lawrence Okoth has excellent hold-up play.

[GRANITY🐾👹™ @onyain_jerome]

"The first time was so nice, they had to do it twice".

Simply the "TEBZA" spot!

Scenario 1 - leads to South Africa's 1st goal vs Guinea through Ime Okon in the 30th min.

Scenario 2 - leads to Mamelodi's 1st goal vs Al Ahli through Nuno Santos in the 17th min.

[GRANITY🐾👹™ @onyain_jerome]

Charles M’Mombwa #8 was Tz’s main creative engine in a dual-8 setup alongside Salum vs GB yesterday. Operating btn the lines, he logged 100% pass completion (28/28), 8 final-3rd passes, & 6 chance(most in the match) created before his 62' sub. ...

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

Scanning-momentarily looking away from the ball to build a mental map of the pitch.Helps to see teammates, spot opponents,locate open spaces, enabling you to play quicker & make better decisions which may lead to high pass completion rates

Little details make the most difference

[Kirimi @GitsJunior]

Be Audacious!!

[Mitego tena @kijanaguti]

@____wvn @RikaMutuku_ Profesa Yule👏🏿👏🏿

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

@onyain_jerome @____wvn In due time brother 🙏

[Rika @RikaMutuku_]

That's what's up.