AFC Leopards defender Kennedy Owino blamed their defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz on a lack of concentration and failing to efficiently defend set pieces.Potiphar Odhiambo scored at the death to cancel out Ovella Ochieng’s first-half beauty, as the two teams split the points.Engin Firat defends his poor record with Harambee StarsSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, Owino admits that they should have done better and avoided the last-minute leveller.”It was a challenging encounter, but having gained the lead and defended well for the most part of the match, it was such a shame we lost concentration when it counted most at the very tail end of the game,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8564886##The lanky centre-back went on to lament the failure to defend set pieces as another factor contributing to the shared points.Kevin Amwayi’s free-kick from the left flank was redirected into Leopard’s penalty area by Brian Chala as Odhiambo stroked the ball beyond Humphrey Katasi.Nick Mwendwa alleges rigging in FKF elections, seeks FIFA intervention”I believe we also fell short on set pieces; they had a couple of them: one hit the crossbar, the other the keeper saved us, but the final one they scored. We must take the blame because we could have done better in defence,” added the defender.However, the former Gor Mahia defender accepted the shared spoils while aiming for maximum points against second-placed Tusker FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8564179##The Brewers are currently in good form, having won four consecutive games after a mixed start to the season.Owino adds that they would be seeking to end the 12-time champions’ supremacy over Ingwe.AFC Leopards striker denies partying claims, defends underwhelming season performanceTusker had won four of their previous five meetings, while Leopards only secured a draw.”A point against Homeboyz was a fair result, though we expected more,” the former Posta Rangers defender said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8564159##”We turn our focus to Tusker; they are currently doing well, and we expect a tough battle; however, we are optimistic of a positive outcome as we want to end their dominance too,” revealed the former Posta Rangers defender.
