AFC Leopards head coach Tomas Trucha says the team has a good chance of ending its seven-year title drought by clinching the Mozzart Bet Cup.Leopards last won a major title in 2017 when they beat Kariobangi Sharks 2-0 at Kasarani Stadium to lift the cup under the tutelage of Robert Matano.With Leopards in the quarterfinals of the cup bankrolled by the leading gaming firm, Trucha believes it is possible for Ingwe to claim it.##NAJAVA_MECA_8063550##Leopards will face third-tier side Compel FC on Sunday.Trucha, who admitted that the team was struggling in the league, will be in pole position to wrestle the gong from the hands of Kakamega Homeboyz.The tactician said apart from chasing glory in the tournament, efforts were also made to better the outfit to contest for the league title possibly from next season.“Playing in the cup gives us a chance to win something this season. I have said many times that we are AFC Leopards and the focus is always on the league and cup. We are still struggling in the league and not ready. We are however working on it. The cup is different as the matches are few and the path is glory is shorter,” he said.Mozzart Bet Cup: Wahongo backs Sofapaka to see off Police FC in quarterfinal showdownTrucha is however cautious of the damage and pain Compel can inflict on Ingwe who are fresh from losing to Gor Mahia in the Mashemeji Derby.The Czech Republican, just like his counterparts who have teams in the last eight, called for focus from his charges.Mozzart Bet Cup: Muluya salivating for crown, return to continental football“We can’t afford to underrate them. We need to be focused and fully ready for the game,” he added.Leopards got to the quarters after eliminating Shabana in the round of sixteen played in Kisumu.Kayci Odhiambo’s second-half headed goal separated the two sides with Ingwe picking the ticket to the last eight while Shabana walked through the exit door.
