Sofapaka head coach Ken Odhiambo wants the FKF Cup breaks to be stopped to avoid killing teams’ momentum in the league as league action resumes after a two-week break.The FKFPL is set for yet another break in less than a month for what would have been the FKF Cup Round of 16-weekend tie but in essence, it will be just another break with no Cup action.Ahead of the match on Friday, the former Bandari FC tactician is having mixed feelings on the role the two weeks break has played in his team, first noting that they have utilized the break to prepare well for the match but at the same time calling for the breaks to be stopped.Up next is a duel against Batoto ba Mungu at the Annex. pic.twitter.com/a309TAjgJ5— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) February 21, 2022 In his argument, Odhiambo said that the breaks initially set for the cup competition which is not taking place this season are slowing down the momentum of teams in the league.”We had about two weeks of rest and we really utilized the fourteen-day break to strengthen our midfield supply and final third. We have progressed well and I believe we are in good shape for Friday. The two-week league breaks were initially meant for the cup games, but since that is not taking place, the breaks should be stopped. It is not healthy for us and I trust so too, for most teams. It slows down the momentum of the league,” Odhiambo told the club’s portal. Oburu under no pressure to fit into Jesse Were’s shoesIn addition, Sofapaka have been dealt a blow ahead of their league match against Tusker FC on Friday at Kasarani Annex with two fresh injuries to their squad.Confirming the concerns, the head coach said that Brandon Obiero would miss the Friday fixture having picked a calf injury in their friendly over the weekend against Kariobangi Sharks while Geoffrey Ojunga remained doubtful having picked an injury in training.💪| Continuing with the work ahead of Friday’s duel against Sofapaka. pic.twitter.com/2puNZcgIgV— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) February 21, 2022 While Obiero is completely ruled out with a calf issue, Ojunga could earn a late fitness test but his chances of taking part in the Tusker clash seem minimal.However, the side could welcome back Sammy Kiplagat and loanee Wilberforce Lugogo who are both up for selection having been passed fit.”We have two fresh injury concerns ahead of Friday. We lost Brandon Obiero who suffered a calf injury on Saturday while taking on Kariobangi Sharks in a build-up match and definitely will miss the fixture. Geoffrey Ojunga is another concern, having suffered a sprain on his right ankle in one of our training sessions. He is a doubt for Friday’s duel though he will be subject to, a late fitness test. However, we are glad to have Sammy Kiplangat and Wilberforce Lugogo back in the squad,” he addedSofapaka recorded their first win this year against Wazito and will be hoping to build on that result against the Brewers with hopes of jumping to seventh on the log.
