Kakamega Homeboyz defender Francis Omondi remains optimistic about his team’s title chances despite their goalless draw against Ulinzi Stars.Homeboyz suffered a setback in their pursuit of a maiden FKF Premier League crown after a frustrating stalemate, which kept them in eighth place with 27 points.They now trail league leaders Kenya Police by 11 points, with Police sitting at the top with 38 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_8701798##However, Omondi believes the gap is surmountable, as four consecutive wins could bring them back into contention.“I am certain and confident that we still stand a chance to challenge for the title. We need four wins in a row to close in on Police and set ourselves up for the run-in,” Omondi told Mozzart Sport.Reflecting on the Ulinzi draw, the former Mathare United midfielder lamented missed chances as the team’s biggest shortcoming in the match.Sofapaka hits back at Ken Odhiambo over ‘supermarket balls’ jab after Bandari lossDespite dominating play, Homeboyz failed to capitalize on key opportunities, with Moses Shumah, Glen Masava, and Moses Mudavadi all missing one-on-one chances.“We wasted a lot of chances against Ulinzi that should have counted. We were not as clinical as we ought to have been, and it’s disappointing to drop vital points,” he added.Looking ahead, Omondi hopes the team can bounce back in their next match against Nairobi City Stars.Kariobangi Sharks sell winger to French clubHomeboyz will return to the capital on Friday, January 14, to face City Stars in one of the FKF-PL doubleheaders at Dandora Stadium.“It was our own undoing not to be ruthless against the Soldiers, but we aim to correct that in the City Stars match. We must keep up with the leading teams if we are to compete, and on Friday, we cannot afford to drop points,” he concluded.
