AFC Leopards forward Ojo Olaniyi believes that the Mozzart Bet Cup is theirs to lose after reaching the semifinals following last weekend’s 3-0 win over Bandari.Leopards towered past the quarterfinal hurdle, setting a date with rivals Kakamega Homeboyz in the semis.The huge win over the star-studded Bandari left Olaniyi convinced that, the team is a strong candidate for the title whose winner gets the license to participate in the CAF Confederation Cup.The Nigerian who will be facing his former employer when Ingwe meets with Homeboyz said, the team had worked hard to be in the semis and letting their guard down at this point was impossible.“We deserve to win the Cup. We have worked hard for it,” he remarked. Mozzart Bet Cup: Homeboyz want Ingwe clash staged at the Bukhungu Stadium##NAJAVA_MECA_7226427##Olaniyi who rubbished a suggestion indicating that Leopards may sacrifice the slim title hopes for Cup glory said, admitted that the teams in the last four were strong but not enough to match their hunger for the gong.Ingwe last won the tournament in 2017, beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-0 in the final at a time with coach Robert Matano at the helm.“We will not sacrifice league matches in order to prepared adequately for the Cup. We will take every match at a time. We know the task ahead of us is a big one as the remaining teams in the tournament are strong,” he said.The four teams in contention for the silverware are assured of bagging cash awards from Mozzart Bet who are the main sponsor.Olaniyi wants his teammates to aim higher by toasting the Cup and proceeding to play in continental matches.“Leopards is ready to represent the country in CAF matches. I believe every other club has a similar ambition. Playing in continental matches comes with handsome rewards for players,” added the former Vihiga Bullets forward.
