Kakamega Homeboyz coach Patrick Odhiambo insists that strengthening the club’s defense is his main priority in the mid-season transfer window that opened on Monday.Odhiambo told Mozzart Sport that he will look to bring in two central defenders with top-flight experience, possibly in the first week of the window.##NAJAVA_MECA_7781553##The Mozzart Bet Cup-winning tactician said the decision to sign two center backs was informed by injuries and the departure of the experienced Robinson Kamura.Kamura left Homeboyz in November last year following the expiry of his year-long contract and has already been linked with a move to Tanzanian Premier League side Dodoma Jiji FC.Odhiambo revealed that central defender Portipher Odhiambo, who has been a regular starter, is out injured, while Brian Eshihanda is nursing a knock.Lack of depth in central defense was evident when Homeboyz lost 3-0 to Kenya Police last weekend, as Odhiambo was forced to play Brian Wekesa, a natural right back at the heart of the defense.Mapinduzi Cup: Rupia scores and assists to lead Singida into tournament semifinals“I need central defenders who can play as early as our next league game against Bandari. Our center backs have been unlucky with injuries, and at the same time, we have to replace Kamura,” said the soft-spoken tactician.Odhiambo further pointed out the need to add more firepower to the forward line that has failed to hit the target in the last three league matches.Homeboyz, who were thriving by mid-December, have suffered defeats to AFC Leopards, Nairobi City Stars, and Police to trail log leaders Gor Mahia by ten points.Focus shifts to Saturday.🔜📍We will host @BandariOfficial in our first match of the second leg.#AbanaBeingo pic.twitter.com/Rmxog3VMN9— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) January 8, 2024 The former Gor assistant coach said the surest way to catch up with K’Ogalo was to fix the defense and forward line.“We have to add a quality striker to the team. We cannot afford to get it wrong in the transfer window. You can only sign players whom you are sure will raise the level. If you don’t get quality players, then the rest of the season is ruined,” added the former Sony Sugar coach.
