Onyango confident of KCB’s Mozzart Bet Cup chances despite key absences

Despite the absence of two key players, KCB striker Henry Onyango is confident that the club will clinch the Mozzart Bet Cup set for next Saturday.The bankers will take on Kenya Police in the final, where both a cash award of Ksh 2 million and an opportunity to debut in the CAF Confederation Cup will be at stake.KCB will miss their assistant captain Brian Ochieng and forward Derrick Otanga, who are suspended after picking yellow cards in the quarterfinal and semifinal clashes.U23 Stars hold first training session ahead of COSAFA Cup involvementA 1-0 scoreline was enough for KCB to toss outgoing champions Kakamega Homeboyz in the quarterfinals, with the club eliminating the Kariobangi Sharks 4-2 on post-match penalties in the semis.Onyango terms the absence of Otanga and Ochieng in the final a massive blow, but he remains confident that the team will outclass the police.The law enforcers beat Sofapaka 4-0 in the quarterfinal duel before edging the AFC Leopards 1-0 in the heated semi.”It is unfortunate that we will not have the two players in the final. They are starters and leaders in the team who have played a big role in the successful sail to the final. We are ready for the final, and I believe we will be crowned champions because we have prepared adequately,” he told Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_8173413##Onyango, who rejoined KCB in January after a short stint with the Kariobangi Sharks, says the prospect of playing continental football next season motivates the rest of the players to win the cup.KCB has always been on the receiving end of criticism for failing to contest for titles successfully, despite their financial muscle. Onyango says this will inspire the team to deliver this season.The winner of the final will join Gor Mahia in representing the country in continental football on the condition that the club licensing requirements are met.”Some of us have never won a title, and this is the perfect opportunity to do it. We all want to deliver, for we have been accused of not being serious for a very long time. We know what is at stake and will do everything possible to attain our goal,” he added.

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