Kakamega Homeboyz attacker Christopher Masinza is confident that the team will skin AFC Leopards alive and break for Christmas celebrations with deep pockets and the Elijah Lidonde Memorial Cup title in their cabinet.A million shillings will be at stake when the two clash on Sunday in the final of the tournament, set to kick off at 3 pm.Leopards qualified for the final after edging National Super League side Mulembe United 1-0 courtesy of Kevin Kimani’s freekick goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_7759327##Homeboyz beat last year’s losing finalists, Nzoia Sugar, to set up a date with their bitter rivals in the final that will be curtain-raised by the third-place playoff.Nzoia will seek to clinch bronze when they take on Mulembe in the playoff scheduled to start at 11 a.m.Homeboyz, Leopards to clash in the Elijah Lidonde Memorial Cup finalWith Christmas just around the corner, Masinza says the team is focused on sweeping everything that is on offer before breaking for the short holiday.“We want the title in our bag at the end of the day. The money will also come in handy considering that Christmas is less than 24 hours away,” said the forward.Masinza further revealed that the team is determined to revenge the 2-0 league defeat they suffered away to Leopards two weeks ago.The loss broke Homeboyz’ one hundred percent record in five successive matches.“We have not forgotten the results we got when we last met them. This is the perfect time to revenge,” he added.We didnt deserve to lose to Gor Mahia says BarazaSimilarly, Leopards assistant captain Jaffari Owiti is craving for the title to remain at the den and for players to get something heading to Christmas.Leopards beat Nzoia 8-7 on post-match penalties to lift the first edition held last year.“We want to retain the title by all means. We know there is more on offer, but our primary target is to win the title,” said the winger.Ndung’u keen on regaining lost form, eyes more goals in the second legOwiti, however, understands that Homeboyz are a hard nut to crack, especially when playing in front of home fans.“We are expecting a tough game considering what is at stake. We know they are coming for revenge and want to impress their fans as well. We are, however, equal to the task,” he added.
