Kakamega Homeboyz striker Moses Shumah has cautioned his teammates against underestimating their weekend opponents in the Mozzart Bet Cup.Homeboyz will get their title defence underway this weekend with a clash against Baringo-based Solian City FC in the round of 32.The top-flight side nearly suffered embarrassment in the last edition as they needed post-match penalties to eliminate Shalimar FC of Naivasha in the round of 32 after labouring for a barren draw in regular time.##NAJAVA_MECA_7891912##With the events of last year still fresh in their minds and given the fact that Bandari, who were favourites, were eliminated by a Division 2 team, Shumah says underrating the little-known Solian could easily end their dream of retaining the cup.Homeboyz beat Tusker 1-0 in the final held on July 1 at Kasarani Stadium to lift their first-ever major title.“Teams from the lower divisions are very unpredictable. Last year, we struggled to beat Shalimar, and we have also seen big guns suffer in the preliminary round. We can’t afford to underrate our weekend’s opponent,” said the striker.Majaka over the moon after making first ever league start in Homeboyz coloursShumah made himself a name in last year’s tournament, as he was named the Most Valuable Player courtesy of the performance he put in from the round of 32 to the final.The forward might have endured a goal drought in the league, but he believes that he will be on the score sheet this weekend.Why Bandari were tossed out of Mozzart Bet CupUltimately, Shumah hopes to help Homeboyz retain the title and return to the CAF Confederation Cup, as well as win yet another MVP award.“If we did it last year, we can also do it again this year and book a ticket to the continentals. This is the easiest route to playing CAF matches, and we ought to be focused. I wouldn’t mind winning another MVP award,” added the player who landed his first Harambee Stars call-up and debut last year.
