KAGERA Sugar head coach Paul Nkata has vowed to turn around his team’s performance after enduring a tough start in the Tanzanian Premier League.

The Ugandan tactician has suffered two consecutive defeats, losing to Singida Black Stars and Young Africans in his first two matches in charge.

Nkata attributed the losses to his team's lack of preparation and the strength of their opponents. 

"We were outplayed and faced tough competition," he admitted. "We need to improve our performance and adapt to the demands of the league."

The former Villa SC and Express FC coach took over at Kagera Sugar following the departure of Fredy Felix 'Minziro.' 

His debut match saw the Bukoba-based side lose 1-0 to Singida Black Stars, followed by a 2-0 defeat to defending champions Young Africans, both on home turf. Now, with an away match against Tabora United looming, Nkata is rethinking his strategy.

Though he acknowledges that a poor start is far from ideal, Nkata remains determined to turn things around and prevent further losses. 

"We’ve lost our first two matches, but we’re determined to bounce back," he said. "Our players are working hard, and I’m confident we can secure a positive result against Tabora United."

Before their next league match, Kagera Sugar will play a friendly against Geita Gold on September 10 in Geita. 

Nkata believes this match will boost his players' confidence and help them prepare for the crucial clash against Tabora United. 

"The friendly will allow us to regain our rhythm and make necessary adjustments," he explained.

Reflecting on the team's opening matches, Nkata acknowledged the difficulty of facing two of the league’s strongest sides early in the season. 

"We played against two strong teams. We gave our best, but they outplayed us on both occasions," he admitted.

Despite the challenging start, Nkata believes his players have the potential to compete at a high level and secure victories, especially against opponents of a similar caliber. 

"If we face teams closer to our level, we can definitely get good results," he said. "We’re using the break to strengthen our squad and refine our approach."

The coach emphasized the importance of avoiding another away defeat in their upcoming match against Tabora United. 

"We don’t want to drop more points away from home. We’re preparing diligently to ensure we achieve a positive outcome," he stressed.

Nkata's determination to improve Kagera Sugar’s fortunes is clear, as he works to build a competitive team capable of achieving the club’s goals. 

"I’m doing everything I can to create a winning team. I believe we can meet the expectations of the club and its supporters," Nkata concluded.