Sofapaka head coach Ken Odhiambo has termed their next encounter against Kariobangi Sharks as ‘critical’ owing to the limited preparation time and an eagerness to return to winning ways.Batoto ba Mungu settled for a 1-1 draw against Bidco United over the weekend to extend the winless streak to two games having just registered one win in the last five games.Matokeo Ligi Kuu nchini 🇰🇪. Kakamega Homeboyz wanasalia kileleni mwa jedwali na tofauti ya alama 5 sasa wana alama 31.✅KCB 2-3 Homeboyz ✅Wazito FC 2-1 Nzoia✅Bidco United 1-1 Sofapaka✅Gor 2-0 FC Talanta✅Tusker FC 0-1 City Stars✅Vihiga Bullets 1-1 Bandari#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/yM4hZetgNI— Mozzart Bet Kenya (@mozzartbetkenya) January 16, 2022 Odhiambo intimated that Sofapaka are in top shape having undergone rigorous training and admitted that Sharks are enjoying a decent run of form. “We have a tight fixture and we have to honour the matches. We have been training well and I believe the lads are in good shape to face Kariobangi Sharks on Wednesday despite the short time.They (Sharks) are a good side and on some good run but we shall face them as every other team we have met in our past matches. The match is critical for us because it is has been while now since our last win in Kakamega. Getting back to winning ways is our main come Wednesday,” said Odhiambo.Sharks bounced back from their loss to Kakamega Homboyz by thumping AFC Leopards 3-1 over the weekend, a result that ensured they stayed within touching distance of Homeboyz.Odhiambo revealed that he was impressed by the performances of Hamid Mohammad, Geoffrey Ojunga and Brandon Obiero in the draw to Bidco and provided an injury update on Said Tsuma. Matokeo ya leo mechi za ligi kuu nchini.FT Bidco United 1 – 1 SofapakaFT Gor Mahia 2 – 0 Talanta FCFT KCB 2 – 3 Kakamega HomeboyzFT Tusker 0 – 1 Nairobi City StarsFT Wazito 2 – 1 Nzoia Sugar pic.twitter.com/Z3ZvCBhnzX— Radio Citizen (@RadioCitizenFM) January 16, 2022 “I am truly impressed by the three young players, we brought them on in the second half and they did a perfect job. This gives us the confidence that we have a strong bench of players who are able to come in and do the work.We missed Said Tsuma services on Sunday but we are glad to have him back after serving his one-match suspension. We have no injury concerns except for a few knocks that will be taken care of by Wednesday,” added Odhiambo. Sofapaka’s clash against Sharks is slated for a 3 PM kick off on Wednesday 17 January.
