Mara Sugar FC defender Lameck Omondi has set his eyes on the highly coveted Mozzart Bet Cup to conclude a challenging season on a high. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Sugar Millers are set to face FKF Division One side Compel FC in a rescheduled Round of 16 clash on Wednesday, 21 May at the Moi Stadium, Kisumu from 1500 hrs.Millions Kenyan club banked from Harambee Stars prospect signing new deal with Real SociedadThe match was delayed due to an appeal lodged by AFC Leopards against a decision to award Mara the previous knockout match, an appeal that has since been dismissed. Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Omondi opened up on the team’s ambition in the tournament, even as they also fight to retain their league status.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939522##“While our main aim is to retain our FKFPL status, we are also determined to go as far as possible in the Mozzart Bet Cup and win it. On that, we are fully focused and prepared to get a win,” said Omondi.Omondi, who joined Mara in the mid-season transfer window from National Super League (NSL) side Darajani Gogo, has since broken into the team’s starting 11 after a tough first few games on the bench and is now yearning for more.Victor Wanyama takes first step towards coaching career“Since I joined the team, I have now played three consecutive matches and kept two clean sheets, which is a morale booster. I have also gained the trust of my coaches and teammates, which has helped me to settle,” he added.In his third match not only for Mara Sugar but also in the FKF Premier League, the former Rainbow FC captain produced a Man of the Match performance against Shabana at the dreaded Gusii Stadium to help his side to a 1-0 victory and shared how he approached the high-stakes game.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939394##“I took it as any other match to reduce the pressure on myself. The match was a South Nyanza derby, and we showed that we needed a win more than they did.”In conclusion, Omondi said the team is focused on finishing the season on a high and secure all available goodies that come with it.Kenya U20 coach identifies trio ripe for Harambee Stars call up“The management has done its part, and therefore, there is no excuse for non-performance.”
