Nairobi United head coach Nicholas Muyoti has admitted that his team is under pressure heading into Sunday’s Mozzart Bet Cup final against Gor Mahia, but remains confident they can rise to the occasion.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe match, set for 3 PM at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, pits surprise finalists Nairobi United against record league champions Gor Mahia.Naibois have defied expectations, knocking out FKF Premier League sides Tusker FC, KCB FC, Kakamega Homeboyz, and Mara Sugar FC to book their place in the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_8992123##At stake is not just the Mozzart Bet Cup trophy and Ksh2 million prize money, but also a coveted ticket to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup.Speaking ahead of the final, Muyoti, a former Nairobi City Stars head coach, acknowledged the pressure of facing a decorated team like Gor Mahia, but insisted the playing field will be level.“We are up against one of the biggest teams in the country, a club with a rich winning history. But history won’t matter on the day, it will be 11 versus 11 on the pitch, and everyone will have to give their best,” he said.Muyoti brushed off concerns stemming from his team’s 3-0 loss to Naivas FC in their last league match, attributing the result to complacency after already securing promotion to the top flight.President Ruto commits to building 37 sports academies across Kenya“The players told us early on that if we’re playing in the Cup, then we’re playing to win it, and they’ve shown that spirit. Yes, we lost our last game, but I believe it was due to some laxity after achieving promotion,” he explained.He acknowledged that the attitude was not right and revealed the technical bench had stepped in to address internal issues that may have contributed to the defeat.“That was not the right mentality. We had to act quickly. We addressed the underlying issues, and I believe we’re now in the right mental space for the final.”South Sudan giants offer millions to lure Nairobi United assistant captainOn injuries, Muyoti confirmed that the squad is largely intact, saying: “We have a full squad to choose from, apart from one or two players who were carrying knocks.”Team captain Isaac Ouma echoed his coach’s sentiments, stressing their determination to lift the Cup.“This is a big game for us. We’re motivated to win because it gives us a direct ticket to continental football. It feels great to be here, and we’re ready to give our all,” Ouma said.Why former Spurs midfielder warned teammates against going close to Victor Wanyama
