Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder Hillary Juma pointed out tough luck in the first half of their 2-0 defeat to bitter rivals the AFC Leopards last weekend at the Nyayo National Stadium.The Leopards ended Homeboyz’ five-game one hundred percent record they were riding on prior to the game with two quick-fire first-half goals that went unanswered.Clifton Miheso struck from the spot after Boniface Munyendo was brought down in the area, with Hassan Beja adding the second moments later.##NAJAVA_MECA_7755418##Prior to the game, the Leopards had gone six matches without a win, a run that gave Homeboyz an upper hand given their recent form.However, the two goals proved enough, as Ingwe held on to secure maximum points and bragging rights.Juma, who played the entire game, said luck was not on their side as they conceded the two goals against the run of play.“Leopards caught us twice on the counter. We tried our best to recover and salvage at least a point, but we were unlucky. We had our own share of chances but couldn’t convert,” he gave his analysis.Muhoroni coach Odera impressed with charges after successful outingHad Homeboyz beaten the Leopards, they would have maintained the second slot with just a point within reach of the summit.The club has a chance to finish the year right at the back of Gor if they manage to beat the on-form Nairobi City Stars in the final fixture on the calendar.Tusker seek to leave Police tipsy as FKFPL enters final round of the yearAbana Abeingo are scheduled to host City Stars on Friday at Bukhungu Stadium in a game that Juma termed a ‘ must win’.The former Mombasa Elite player, however, admitted it will not be a walk in the park as City Stars have won their last four matches to place sixth with 24 points.“We are anticipating a tough game as the visiting team has been thriving in recent weeks. We hope to bag three points and close in on the top team,” he added.
