Kariobangi Sharks central defender Steve Biko predicts the club will finish among the league’s top five teams by the season’s end.Sharks struggled in the first leg, recording only four wins and six draws, while the rest of the games ended in defeats, leaving them near the bottom of the standings. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8094880##They have, however, managed to turn things around in the second leg, going unbeaten in 12 consecutive games and climbing to tenth place with 40 points. They are arguably the most in-form team in the league at the moment.Their biggest problem in the first leg was wastefulness in front of goal. However, the arrival of attacker John Makwatta mid-season provided a solution to their scoring struggles. Makwatta has scored eleven goals since joining, propelling Sharks’ offense. Their recent 5-2 victory over Sofapaka FC showcased their scoring prowess, with 27 goals in their last twelve matches.Stars Abroad: Olunga’s brace inspires Al Duhail to Amir Cup semi-finalSharks’ form has also secured them a spot in the Mozzartbet Cup semi-finals, where they’ll face KCB on May 26, 2024, with the KES. 2 million prize money and a chance to play in the CAF Confederation Cup at stake.Omollo has seen his role in the team grow in the second leg and is optimistic about their chances, attributing their early struggles to injuries but praising Makwatta’s impact.”We had a rough start to the season, but I’m glad we’ve had a great second leg. With five matches left, I’m backing the team to finish in the top five,” stated Omollo. Omollo, a utility player who can also play as a right-back and defensive midfielder, praised Makwatta’s signing, citing him as the missing link upfront.”We had an injury crisis affecting our goal-scoring. Makwatta came in, and we clicked upfront. He’s very clinical, evident by the eleven goals he’s scored. I’m backing him to win the Golden Boot,” added Omollo.Wingers carry Barca back to second place – sturdy Sociedad head back home empty handed
