Patrick Odhiambo and his Kakamega Homeboyz side are one team with a mission ahead of their 2022/2023 Mozzart Bet Cup final clash against Tusker scheduled to take place on Saturday 1 July at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.When the team emerges from the tunnels for the clash, the Kakamega based side have a chance at making history by clinching what would be their first ever notable title should they upstage Robert Matano’s men.Additionally, the Mozzart Bet sponsored side could also get the ticket to play at the continental CAF Confederation Cup stage for the very first time ever in their history since formation.📍Kasarani Stadium#MozzartBetCup Finals takes center stage this Saturday.#TuskervsKKHomeboyz pic.twitter.com/9sATnpzHC6— Mozzart Bet Cup (@FKFCup) June 27, 2023 Speaking prior to the clash, Odhiambo, who was handed the reins at Homeboyz back in February this year following his stint with Tanzania Premier League side Prisons FC, highlighted the importance of the task that lies ahead of them and how they have been trying to equip the players to successfully navigate it.“This cup is very important because it will be a historical moment is we win it. It is going to be the first trophy for the club and also for a majority of the players currently with us and that is why it is a very important match for us.
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It is the last match of the season and so we have looked at their (Tusker) weak areas and strong areas and worked on that. We have had a lot of team talks and team activities that we have done together which has lifted the spirits of the team ahead of the crucial game,” the former Gor Mahia assistant coach noted.“Most importantly, we have given them the confidence to express themselves fully and to showcase their true potential. We have also tried preparing them psychologically to have the calmness, patience and freedom to showcase their best form during the game,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_7347346##The head coach, who is on the brink of history, was however quick to point out the team’s major undoing this season that led to them failing to challenge for the league title where they ended up eighth on 49 points, 21 behind champions Gor Mahia.“When you look at many of our matches, we did not have the consistency in winning three or four games consecutively. Nevertheless, we have prepared well for the match and we are still continuing to finalize despite the fact that some of the players we normally rely on are not there,” he noted.Tusker seek redemption in Mozzart Bet Cup final against Kakemga HomeboyzThe match will kick off at 1500EAT and will be preceded by the 3/4th place playoff between AFC Leopards and Ulinzi Stars.
