Kakamega Homeboyz left back Shafik Batambuze says he’s focused on winning the second edition of the Mozzart Bet Cup campaign with Homeboyz. On Saturday, the defending champions will renew their rivalry with last year’s finalist, Tusker FC, when they face off in the round of sixteen fixtures at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu.AbanaBeingo defeated the beer makers 1-0 courtesy of Kevin Amwayi’s volley in last year’s finals, being crowned the inaugural Mozzart Bet Cup champions, which is sponsored by gaming firm Mozzart Bet, which doubles up as the club’s sponsor.The left-footed defender joined the Patrick Odhiambo-coached side two months ago on a short-term contract, switching sides from NBC Tanzania Premier League side Singida Fountain Gate FC. Batambuze is not so new in the Kenyan league, having featured for record league champions Gor Mahia, 13-time champions Tusker FC, 2009 champions Sofapaka, and defunct side Western Stima. The Ugandan defender featured for Homeboyz in a round 32 fixture against Solian City, steering Homeboyz to a 2-0 win to book a slot in the round of 16, where he is set to meet his former employer in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter.Should Homeboyz inject yet another scur on the Robert Matano men, they will book a quarterfinals slot, pitching them for a potential surge to defend their title. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7984655##The soft-spoken defender, who is making his third stint in Kenya, has previously won the FKF Cup with Tusker and 2009 champions Sofapaka. Should the Kakamega-based outfit win the Mozzart Bet Cup for the second time, Batambuze will add his tally to three, which is his primary target at the end of the season.”The team has been doing fairly well since we began the second phase of the season. We have a big task on Saturday, and we are fully focused on the match, which, should we win, will give us an edge towards drawing closer to the finals. I hope we can go all the way to retain the cup, which will yet be another achievement in my career and in Kenya,” he uttered.Homeboyz will be meeting the brewers for the second time in the season, and Shafik says he’s pumped up to face his former side. Eshihanda beaming with confidence ahead of the Tusker contest”The match on Saturday will definitely be a cracker because Tusker have been doing well lately, and therefore they will offer a good test. I am excited to face my former team, and I can’t really wait to take on them on Saturday,” he added. Shafik is a former Tusker FC player and therefore the Ugandan international will be eager to get one over his former employers.
