2009 KPL champions Sofapaka have turned their focus on easing past the relegation zone upon the culmination of the season after a successful outing in the Mozzart Bet round of sixteen action. The Zedikiah ‘Zico’ Otieno-coached side proceeded to the quarterfinals of the second edition of the cup after eliminating little-known but stubborn FKF division two side Bungoma Stars.Sofapaka came from two goals down at the interval to level matters in the final half of the match in an entertaining four-goal thriller, forcing the tie to be decided on post-match penalties, where Batoto Ba Mungu won 5-4. After effectively advancing to the last eight of this year’s Mozzart Bet Cup edition, the 2014 Gotv Shield champions have shifted their focus to avoid relegation at the close of the campaign. The FKF Premier League action resumes after nearly a month-long rest for the final stretch of the season after giving room for the FIFA international break and the cup matches. The Eastleigh-based outfit has had one of the worst outings in the ongoing campaign and is currently placed fourth from the bottom with eight points off the red zone. AFC Leopards’ ex-striker Ray Omondi reveals biggest regret of his career, sends a message to aspiring footballersHowever, despite the rollercoaster run, Sofapaka midfielder Dairus Msagha has emphasised the club’s focus on ensuring automatic safety. “The season has been a challenging one for us. We had a slow start coupled with mixed fortunes, but I’m glad we managed to stabilise the team, and this has been evident in our most recent performance. Though we are not yet off the hook, in this situation, I’m rallying my teammates to put in more work in order to avoid final-day heartbreaks,” he stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8005661##The quick left-footed winger switched sides from Bandari at the beginning of the season after running down his contract with the Dockers.Despite the substandard run for his side,Msagha has, however, had a good account of himself, where he has managed five goals and four assists to his name.The midfielder states that avoiding relegation and winning the Mozzart Bet Cup will be a great achievement for Sofapaka.”We have set our focus on safety and the cup, but our main priority is in the league, and should we proceed to sum up the season with the cup victory, then it will be a huge achievement of the season for the team,” he added. Download the Mozzart Sport App for easier and faster access to the latest sports updates
