Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Francis Baraza has expressed full confidence in his squad ahead of Saturday’s eagerly awaited Ingo Derby against AFC Leopards, declaring that his side has nothing to fear.The derby, scheduled for Saturday, 5 April at Dandora Stadium, promises to be another explosive chapter in this fierce Western Kenya rivalry, coming hot on the heels of the Mashemeji Derby.##NAJAVA_MECA_8831657##It will mark the 21st meeting between the two clubs, with Homeboyz chasing a record-extending eighth win over their arch-rivals.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!In an interview published on the club’s official Facebook page, Baraza revealed that his forwards have shown clinical form in training, fueling his belief that they can overpower the Leopards.“We respect AFC Leopards for their rich history, but we do not fear them,” Baraza said. “We’ve trained well, and the way my attackers have been scoring in training gives me the confidence that we can take all three points.”Harambee Starlets dimmed by Ivory Coast in friendly as U17s hold MoroccoLeading the line for Homeboyz will be red-hot striker Moses Shumah, alongside exciting Kenya U-20 talents Oliver Majak and Henry Omollo.The youthful trio is expected to spearhead the attack in a match that carries both emotional and tactical weight.Baraza, who previously lifted the FKF Premier League title with the now-defunct Sony Sugar, also shrugged off concerns over playing in front of a partisan Leopards crowd.“It’s a derby, so of course the stadium will be packed. AFC Leopards will enjoy home support, but that does not worry me,” he remarked. “My team is prepared, mentally and tactically, and we are ready to deliver a strong performance.”Why AFC Leopards Secretary General will not be defending his seat in club electionsDespite entering the match winless in their last three outings—following a loss to Shabana and back-to-back draws against FC Talanta and KCB—Baraza remained optimistic.He attributed the dip in form to inefficiency in front of goal but noted signs of improvement.“Our recent struggles have been due to a lack of cutting edge in the final third. Our main striker was also struggling with his angles, but I’m happy with his recovery. He showed real improvement in our last match against KCB,” he added.The Ingo Derby will be the second match of a doubleheader at Dandora Stadium, with kickoff set for 4:00 PM, following the Mathare United vs Posta Rangers tie.
