Out of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) race for the umpteenth time, Bandari FC are banking on going all the way in the Mozzart Bet Cup for atonement, but first they have glory-starved AFC Leopards to contend with in the quarter-finals on Sunday. Placed sixth, a whopping 19 points off FKFPL table toppers Gor Mahia with just seven games to go, the dockers are out of contention for the title, but can still end the season all smiles should they lift the country’s oldest knockout tournament, according to head coach Anthony Kimani.”We’ve not had the best season, our objectives have not come to fruition in so far as the league is concerned, but I believe this is a big opportunity for us to make amends,” Modo as Kimani is nicknamed, told Mozzart Sport. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7217528##Winning the Mozzart Bet Cup he says, would render the season a success, not winning their maiden FKFPL title notwithstanding. “If we were to win this particular cup then I would say that to some extent we would consider the season a success, ” he said.Bandari last tasted the Cup glory in 2019 under coach Bernard Mwalala.CAFCL: Can Simba upset Wydad and advance to the semis?”It’s a tournament we’ve done well in and everybody is aware of what is expected of them, however, we’re aware that before us is a good side that has gotten the better of us twice this season, so we know that our job is well cut out,” the former Leopards assistant coach said. In the two encounters, Ingwe won 2-0 away, before sealing the double with a slender 1-0 victory in Nairobi. “We’re doing everything possible in training to ensure that come Sunday we will be ready for the match. We’re working hard to ensure we put ourselves in a position where we can win the match,” Modo pledged.Mozzart Bet Cup: Homeboyz coach sets eyes on continental footballThe winner of the coveted cup will grab a ticket to represent the country in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.In the other quarters fixtures Tusker will face KCB, Kakamega Homeboyz to lock horns with Kariobangi Sharks, while Sofapaka will take on Ulinzi Stars.
