Kakamega Homeboyz lie in wait for AFC Leopards
AFC Leopards' players celebrate a goal against Mathare United during their Kenyan Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium on July 16, 2016. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU |
What you need to know:
- With up to 21 matches played, the league returnees have performed remarkably well and lie seventh on the 16-team table of standings on 29 points, 11 shy of leaders Tusker.
- Ochomo remains the top scorer on 12 goals, same as John Mark Makwatta of Ulinzi Stars.
Kakamega Homeboyz coach Mike Mururi has said that his team’s focus is to win their weekend match against giants AFC Leopards after holding their nerves to earn a point in a dramatic 1-1 draw with Thika United at the weekend.
Mururi says although his team created number of chances against the James Nandwa-coached side, many were not converted and his aim is to polish their finishing ahead of the crunch meeting with Ingwe on Sunday in Mumias.
“The boys worked hard, especially in the first half (against Thika). We played a highly-technical side. I’m happy with the result, but we need to improve on our finishing,” he said. “Our aim is two win the next game (against Leopards) and so we want prepare well.”
With up to 21 matches played, the league returnees have performed remarkably well and lie seventh on the 16-team table of standings on 29 points, 11 shy of leaders Tusker.
Meanwhile, two players are suspended from the weekend matches. Ushuru’s Nelson Marasowe and Muhoroni Youth’s troublesome striker Wycliffe Ochomo will miss action for the next two weeks as they serve their bans.
Ochomo remains the top scorer on 12 goals, same as John Mark Makwatta of Ulinzi Stars. In-form Kepha Aswani of Leopards is third on 10 goals while Gor Mahia’s Jacques Tuyisenge is on eight. Thika’s Eugene Mukangula and Fredrick Shimonyo of Western Stima are both tied on six.
