Having not suffered a single defeat since taking over as the Nzoia Sugar head coach, Salim Babu has earned praise from his talisman Levis Barasa.The former Kisumu All Stars head coach took charge of the team in late January and started life with a draw against log leaders Kakamega Homeboyz.FULL TIME! The referee deems it enough. We pick the three points. 0-1#SharksVsNzoia— NZOIASUGARFC (@nzoiasugarfc2) February 26, 2022 Despite facing a tricky run of fixtures, Babu has maintained his unbeaten run as he registered another draw against second-placed Nairobi City Stars.Nzoia claimed only their second win of the season against Kariobangi Sharks who are also in the title race, as they did the double over the William Muluya-coached side. Modo sharpening attacking ahead of AFC Leopards duelSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, Barasa was impressed with Babu’s philosophy at the club and added that the players will help the gaffer achieve his target of beating the drop.“Babu is a good coach because if football philosophy is really enjoyable to the players and when you want to play good football it also has to be a personal initiative to enjoy your football philosophy. We just want to continue winning so that we can get out of the relegation zone and help the coach achieve his target this season,” said Barasa.Salim Babu, Nzoia Sugar FC Headcoach with his technical team and the squad during a training session earlier today at Sudi Stadium. #sweeteningkenyanfootball. ^EM. @Nzoiasugar @ElvisMukhwana @FKFcaretaker pic.twitter.com/wbvXvalXQM— NZOIASUGARFC (@nzoiasugarfc2) February 1, 2022 The Millers’ run of four games without suffering defeat has seen them close the gap to just four points from Wazito FC who have amassed 19 points thus far.Nzoia next travel to face Mathare United on Saturday at the Kasarani Stadium in a 3 PM kick-off.
