Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeepers’ coach John Waw has revealed that a shift in mindset was the spark for their first win of the season, following five futile attempts.Waw served as the stand-in coach for the 2023 Mozzart Bet Cup champions, guiding them to a 2-0 victory over Nairobi City Stars, which was Homeboyz’ maiden win of the 2024-25 FKF Premier League season.Shabana ace rues missing out on Harambee Stars chance due to expired passportPrior to the win, Homeboyz had gone winless in five games since previous head coach Ken Kenyatta took over the reins of the Kakamega-based team.The former FC Talanta head coach was fired last week following Abana Beingo’s devastating 4-1 thumping at the hands of KCB FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457006##”Since Homeboyz has quality players in all departments, all we needed to do was adjust our approach and instil confidence. I’m delighted this succeeded because the players went into the match in the appropriate frame of mind,” he revealed.Waw also admitted that the interim technical bench had done their background check on City Stars who also at the time were yet to pick up any victory. Kenyan defender demands millions from Zambian club after filing case with FIFA”We had to minimise our mistakes from the KCB setback and exploit City Stars’ weaknesses. We did our homework, and I’m glad it paid off in the match,” he remarked.Following the appointment of former Kenya Police FC head coach, Francis Baraza as Kenyatta’s replacement, Waw characterised Baraza as a passionate, father figure, and results-oriented tactician.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457039##The two worked together during their stint at Kagera Sugar in the Tanzania Premier League.”Baraza is a passionate, fatherly, and results-driven coach. During my work with him, I observed the three attributes listed above. I am confident that he will bring out the best in his athletes and achieve the needed results,” he adds.Shimanyula gives Doris Petra, Nick Mwendwa 24 hours to pull out of FKF elections”Coach Baraza focuses on winning rather than failures. This is a powerful character, and I am convinced that despite the slow start, he will carry us to new heights this season,” he said.Waw also revealed a sigh of relief after halting the winless streak which marked one of Homeboyz’ worst start to a Premier League campaign. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8457009##”We definitely needed the win because the strain was too intense and the team’s confidence had dropped. The victory was a big relief to us, and hopefully we can build on the City Stars’ performance,” he concluded.
