National Super League (NSL) new campaign is fast approaching and clubs are in full swing boosting their squads in preparation.Nairobi-based Naivas who amassed 47 points from their second campaign in the second tier, with no improvement from their maiden season, believe with right additions they stand a chance at promotion.Change of guard: Tom Juma appointed AFC Leopards head coachAccording to the clubs’ team manager Charles Maina, the shoppers are set to slash five players from the current team with the pentagon already identified, pending confirmation once their contract payments are made at the end of the month.“The process was open and done through merit. Those who deserve will remain with us and some who had fitness issues or were partially used last season will definitely have to find a new home,” Maina explained. The club’s boss revealed that they are also set to bring in an equal number of reinforcements once space is freed at the 2020/2021 Division One Zone A champions, noting that they won’t compromise on quality when settling on players to bolster their squad.”The five or more additions set to be made are in positions we feel we underperformed in and need to be reinforced to have a competitive squad,” offered the football administrator.##NAJAVA_MECA_7385356##Naivas, who are without a coach following Elvis Ayani’s departure to FKF Premier League outfit KCB, have also stepped up their search for a new gaffer with interviews set for later this week after deliberations with the shopper’s board of management.“We are searching for a coach who is going to take us forward, one with a proven record. We will kick start the process of interviewing all interested parties with a confirmation of the successful candidate expected before 30 July,” added Maina.The Camp Toyoyo-based club has already lost their all-time top scorer John Walubuka to Bidco United with attacking midfielder Vincent Odongo on Murang’a Seal’s radar as the future of former Posta Rangers goal poacher Ken Mutembei hanging in the balance. Naivas has been linked with a move for former Silibwet Leons’ captain and Mara Sugar creative player Brian Ochieng with striker the main target at the club.Tactical Analysis: How promotion-chasing Nairobi United tore apart subdued Kibera Soccer
