Kakamega Homeboyz assistant coach Jeffers Odongo has expressed joy following Homeboyz’s win against Nzoia Sugar on Wednesday.The Kakamega County-based side bounced back to winning ways, halting their six-match winless streak in all competitions in an FKF Premier League mid-week fixture at Mumias Sports Complex.##NAJAVA_MECA_8103729##Nicholas Kipkirui’s first-half volley from Kevin Amwayi’s rebound effort off the post was all the difference as Homeboyz handed Nzoia Sugar a 1-0 defeat.The former KCB striker scored his second goal of the season in back-to-back matches.The win was Homeboyz’s eleventh of the season and saw them move two places up the log to seventh place on 44 points.Speaking after the match, Homeboyz assistant coach Odongo welcomed the win over Nzoia Sugar, stating it was a huge relief to the team.The former Muhoroni Youth and Wazito FC coach was standing in place of head coach Patrick Odhiambo, who is serving a two-match ban.Odhiambo was suspended last weekend during Homeboyz’s four-goal thriller draw against Bidco United at Dandaro Stadium.”It has been a long period without a win, and yesterday’s victory brought a big relief to the team. Despite a slim win, we faced a tough opponent who is fighting to stay afloat in the league,” he stated.Ksh 10 Million or more enough to get Nzoia Sugar back to FKFPL – MokuaWith Homeboyz out of the Mozzart Bet Cup competition and far off from challenging the league title, Odongo believes a top-four finish will be a plus to Homeboyz’s substandard season.”Our season has not been a great one. We missed out on defending the Mozzartbet Cup, and we are not close to challenging the title. However, I’m hoping we can end the season in a higher position, preferably among the best four,” he added.Meanwhile, the seasoned tactician weighed in on Homeboyz’s rollercoaster season, admitting but promising a better season in the coming campaign.”It has been a rough season for us, missing out on our targets for the year. Despite our abysmal season, I am optimistic of a solid performance next campaign,” he concluded.Homeboyz will play Posta Rangers at Police Sacco Stadium on Saturday, ahead of the FIFA international break.Nzoia Sugar clinging to playoff hopes as relegation looms
