Kakamega Homeboyz centre back Salim Murunga believes that the team has what it takes to clinch the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title despite trailing Kenya Police by eleven points.Homeboyz have not lost a match in the past two months, underscoring their resolve to catch up with log leaders Kenya Police.Pundits opine that the Law Enforcers alongside Tusker are the clear favourites in the title race owing to their consistency, quality of players, and financial muscle.However, Murunga views it in favour of Homeboyz, as he believes that beating the two teams at the Mumias Sports Complex and making the facility a fortress will be enough to deliver the title.”We should not be counted out of the title race as it is well within our reach. Police and Tusker are yet to visit Mumias, a facility we have vowed not to allow teams to secure points from. If we win our remaining home matches and get positive results in away territory, we will be crowned champions,” said Murunga.##NAJAVA_MECA_8710596##Murunga’s sentiments come slightly over a week after club boss Cleophas Shimanyula declared that the team will not settle for anything short of the league title.Shimanyula was speaking after witnessing the renewal of the shirt sponsorship deal with leading gaming firm Mozzart Bet for another year.The availability of money is also a factor Murunga had in mind when expressing confidence in their bid for the league crown.”At least we do not have to worry about salaries and allowances. The renewal of the deal is an indication that the shirt sponsor believes in our abilities as well,” he stated.Kenya female referees to officiate Chad vs Senegal WAFCON QualifierFurther, the former Nzoia Sugar man is banking hopes on the motivation the team is getting from coach Francis Baraza, a league winner with Sony Sugar in 2006.Baraza joined Homeboyz in October last year, replacing Ken Kenyatta, who left following a string of poor performances early in the season.The tactician has since stabilised Homeboyz and could be well on course to guide the club to their second major title.Rising Stars goalkeeper hoping to hit top form as AFCON U20 beckonsHomeboyz won their first title after beating Tusker 1-0 in the Mozzart Bet Cup final held on 1 July 2023.”Coach Baraza has been encouraging us to keep on working hard. The results in the last ten rounds speak volumes of the good work he has been doing,” added Murunga.
