Soy United decry defensive lapses, 'wasteful' strikers for Talanta defeat

Soy United head coach Jeffers Odongo has blamed defensive lapses and poor decision-making in attack for his side’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Talanta in their latest National Super League (NSL) clash.

The loss was a bitter setback for Soy, who opened the scoring and appeared on course for a positive result before gifting Talanta a way back through avoidable mistakes.

Speaking to Citizen Digital, Odongo expressed frustration at his players’ inability to build on their early advantage.

He insisted that Soy United controlled large portions of the game and deserved maximum points, but moments of poor concentration at the back — coupled with missed chances in front of goal — ultimately undid their efforts.

The coach pointed to a worrying lack of focus among both defenders and forwards, stressing that such lapses are costly in a league as competitive as the NSL. Despite the disappointment, he remained upbeat and promised to correct the issues in training ahead of their next assignment.

“We must learn from this match. We had the upper hand after scoring first, but switching off for a moment allowed Talanta back into the game. We are now focused on correcting these mistakes so we can come back stronger,” Odongo said.

Soy United’s season has produced mixed results. The team has played six matches and collected eight points — a tally that keeps them within touching distance of the leading pack. Importantly, they still have three games in hand, offering a crucial chance to climb the standings if they can turn those fixtures into wins.

With tough matches ahead, Odongo is pushing for greater discipline and sharper execution from his squad. Soy United sit 14th in the NSL table with eight points from six outings.