Posta Rangers head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo is drawing inspiration from his side’s recent decent record against AFC Leopards as they prepare for a crucial FKF Premier League match on Friday, 18 April, at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsCurrently placed in a worrying 15th place with just 25 points, Posta have endured a tough run, losing three consecutive matches to Mathare United (2-0), Tusker FC (2-1), and Kenya Police FC (1-0).FKF’s plan to build new headquarters away from KasaraniDespite the dismal form, Pamzo is optimistic about turning things around, buoyed by their decent head-to-head record against Ingwe.Speaking to Mozzart Sport on the eve of the high-stakes fixture, the former Shabana FC tactician was confident they would start their Easter holiday on a high note.##NAJAVA_MECA_8860016##“Our preparations have been very good, one of the best this week, and the players have responded very well. I also look at the injuries or even sicknesses, and we are very fortunate that no player has a major injury or knock,” he offered.The last time these two sides met, Posta Rangers edged out Leopards 1-0 in a gritty affair on Saturday, September 15, 2024, thanks to a 73rd-minute strike from Felix Oluoch.Match-fixing suspects could soon cost FKF millions in compensationIn the 2023/24 season, the first leg ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with Leopards winning the return leg 1-0.“We have a very good history against AFC Leopards. We’ve had good results against them and I’m looking forward to more of the same on Friday,” added the former Kenyan international.##NAJAVA_MECA_8859996##AFC Leopards, on the other hand, sit in seventh place with 37 points, 12 behind league leaders Kenya Police FC. Despite their superior standing, Pamzo remains confident that his side can stage an upset.“I want my players to push themselves and work hard. For us to get the three points, we have to dig deep. We know AFC have a strong fan base that gives them good morale support, but we are prepared for that. New Gor Mahia Secretary General fires warning to foreign playersWe just have to be cool and do the right thing from the moment the game starts,” he emphasised.The coach also revealed he has been focusing on boosting the psychological resilience of his players following the recent dip in form.##NAJAVA_MECA_8860030##“I have been working on their mental strength because sometimes in football, if a player loses games continuously, morale tends to go down. I’ve worked hard to ensure they are strong both mentally and physically,” he revealed.Pamzo has even taken time to hold individual sessions with players whose confidence appears to be wavering.Benson Omala’s brother sends message to Kenya U20 teammates after squad exclusion“Those I see, the confidence has gone down; I’ve been talking to them. And those I feel are overconfident, I’ve also been engaging them. The confidence is there; that is something I always instil in my players. I believe if we bring the confidence tomorrow, we will post good results,” he concluded.A win against Leopards will restore some belief in the Posta’s camp and pull them closer to safety in the relegation battle.
