Murang’a Seal head coach Yusuf Chipo has fired an early warning to FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia ahead of their Mozzart Bet Cup semi-final showdown this Sunday.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Chipo insists his side is ready to fight for a place in the final despite their match day opponents being deemed favourites. Seal booked their semi-final ticket following a 3-2 vwin over Ulinzi Stars on 1 May, thanks to a brace from Joe Waithira and a decisive strike from Victor Haki.Staphord Odhiambo and Joseph Ochieng’ were on target for Ulinzi.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939531##Chipo has made his intentions clear ahead of the match as he insists that his team will not just show up but compete for a place in the final. “We will do our best to fight for a place in the final of the Mozzart Cup. Anything is possible,” Chipo said.Seal held Gor Mahia to a goalless draw at St. Sebastian Park last weekend in a Premier League fixture, having earlier drawn 2-2 in the first leg.Chipo believes his players have studied Gor Mahia’s tactics well and will be ready to adapt during Sunday’s clash.“In the first half, Gor came at us with quick counters, but we stuck to our possession-based style and executed it well,” Chipo reflected.“In the second half, they brought on more experienced players like Austine Odhiambo, which gave them an edge. That’s when we adapted and switched to a counter-attacking approach.”Gor Mahia awaiting FKF’s approval after finding new venue for Mashemeji DerbyThat gritty performance, he says, has given his team a psychological edge heading into the semi-final.“Snatching a point off the defending champions is no small feat. The boys showed real character and grit. I’m proud of their fighting spirit,” he said.However, Chipo acknowledged that recent league fixtures have stretched his squad, with consecutive matches against Sofapaka and Gor Mahia leaving little time for rest or tactical adjustments.He hopes to fine-tune his side before Sunday.”I believe the next match against them will be very different. We’ll sit down with the boys and address key areas where we saw weaknesses,” he said.Harambee Stars defender graduates in EnglandMeanwhile, Seal are also fighting to avoid relegation, with just two league matches remaining.”We have to do our best in the next league matches to avoid relegation,” Chipo noted.The Murang’a-based side sit 16th on the table with 33 points, one ahead of Bidco United and two clear of bottom-placed Nairobi City Stars.
