Murang’a Seal head coach Yusuf Chipo has laid out a clear plan for the upcoming 2025/26 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) campaign.The blueprint includes identifying four critical departments that require reinforcement as the club seeks to steer clear of another relegation battle.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsChipo, who took charge of the team midway through the final stretch of last season, has turned his attention to bolstering the goalkeeping unit, midfield, offensive, and striking force—areas he believes will be key to driving performance and stability.Harambee Starlets striker among 16 dropped by Besiktas“I have identified four areas that we must strengthen ahead of the new season. I am going to be on the lookout for a proven goal scorer, which we fell short in; a defensive midfielder; wide players; and a goalkeeper as we aim to better our performance next season,” he told Mozzart Sport.The 2024/25 season proved turbulent for the Murang’a-based outfit, who flirted with relegation for much of the campaign. Their survival was only secured on the final day following a narrow yet pivotal 1-0 victory over fellow relegation battlers FC Talanta, who failed to beat the drop, a result that simultaneously ended the latter’s four-year stay in the top flight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9000958##Despite the struggles, Chipo remains optimistic. The former Harambee Stars assistant coach, who will now embark on his first full season at the helm, has set a bold target of finishing in the top five—a position Seal has never achieved since gaining promotion two seasons ago.”Aside from strengthening the squad, we will be aiming for a reputable top-half finish since promotion. If we were able to stop top sides like Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, then we are capable of performing well and achieving such a position,” Chipo stated.Harambee Stars midfielder joins Czech side for pre-season camp eager to make UEFA Champions League debutIndeed, Seal earned five points from their meetings with AFC Leopards and defending champions Gor Mahia, remaining unbeaten against the two giants, an encouraging statistic that Chipo is using to galvanise belief within the squad.Another focal point in the coach’s blueprint for success is to turn Seal’s home ground into a fortress. Last season, the team struggled significantly at home, registering just five wins out of 17 matches—an underwhelming return that nearly cost them their top-flight status.##NAJAVA_MECA_9002219##“The club performed poorly at home, something we have really noted with great concern as we go into the new season. We will be aiming to improve on that and make the most of points at home,” Chipo emphasised.
