Despite securing a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Bandari in Mombasa, Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Francis Baraza has ruled his side out of the FKF Premier League title race, choosing instead to focus fully on clinching the Mozzart Bet Cup.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News##NAJAVA_MECA_8877582##The win, sealed by a well-taken strike from Moses Shumah, marked Homeboyz’s tenth victory of the season and trimmed the gap to league leaders Tusker to just eleven points, with seven matches remaining.The run-in still includes crucial fixtures against Tusker and Kenya Police, keeping Homeboyz mathematically in the title picture. However, Baraza remains firm in downplaying their league ambitions.“My concentration is on the Mozzart Bet Cup, where you can play poorly and still advance,” Baraza said in his post-match interview. “As for the league, I’m not fighting for the title. I found the team in a tough spot, and my goal has been to improve our performance and secure a respectable finish. That remains our focus—and we’re on the right track.”Imbachi rallies Starlets for do-or-die clash in CameroonSince taking charge, Baraza—a seasoned tactician and former league champion with the now-defunct Sony Sugar—has overseen a remarkable turnaround at Homeboyz.While their resurgence in the league has been noteworthy, it’s the domestic cup that now commands his full attention.Rising Stars secure high-profile friendly ahead of U20 AFCONHomeboyz, the reigning Mozzart Bet Cup champions, have enjoyed a flawless 2025 campaign so far, brushing aside TBM Health, Samitsi, and Shabana in earlier rounds.Their next test comes in the quarterfinals against high-flying National Super League leaders Nairobi United—a clash that promises to push Homeboyz’s cup credentials to the limit
