AFC Leopards coach Patrick Aussems has rued individual mistakes for his team’s Mozzart Bet Cup exit after suffering a 2-1 semifinal defeat at the hands of Kakamega Homeboyz on Saturday afternoon.Kevin Amwayi and Moses Shummah’s first-half goals at the Nyayo National Stadium ended Ingwe’s hopes of winning any silverware and playing continental football next season. Cliff Nyakeya’s late goal proved to be a consolation strike.F.T@KHomeboyz 2-1 @AFCLeopards #MozzartBetCup pic.twitter.com/6j04CMq8Gl— Mozzart Bet Cup (@FKFCup) May 20, 2023 Both goals conceded in a space of two minutes were largely due to defensive errors from Ingwe players, and they were made to pay the price heavily. A second-half defensive masterclass ensured that the Kakamega-based side moved a step closer to silverware and continental football.”This is the cup we have been focusing on, and I believe we shall give it our all. We have been using the league matches for training, and now it is time for action,” the Belgian coach said in an earlier interview before the clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_7268627##For Aussems, losing the game so cheaply was a difficult one to take; he says they gifted Homeboyz, a solid side, with easy goals.”We can only blame ourselves because we made two big individual mistakes. Against this kind of team, which defends well, it was difficult to come back, and we scored only a few minutes before the end, so we did not get enough time to equalize.”On his part, Homeboyz coach Patrick Odhiambo was grateful to his players and God.Exclusive: Harambee Stars to play Mauritius, Djibouti and Pakistan in June international window”Qualifying for the final means so much to us, considering this is our first time in the cup. I want to thank my players and God for making this possible. We now have a chance of winning it, and we will prepare well for the final against Tusker, who are a very good team,” he stated.The final will be played on the 1st of July.Congrats @tusker_fc and @KHomeboyz 🎉#MozzartBetCup pic.twitter.com/dWTF9Mwdu4— Mozzart Bet Cup (@FKFCup) May 20, 2023
