Nairobi United coach Paul Okatwa has got himself into familiar scenario as he prepares to squire out aganist Zoo FC for the only remaining National Super League (NSL) slot a position he was in with Kangemi All Stars one season ago. The Naiboi’s booked a place in the play off after coming second to Champions Rainbow FC ,who outsmarted them on goal difference grabbing the automatic second tier ticketAhead of the Sunday play offs, Okatwa is adamant his side are going to slaughter Kericho-based Zoo FC and match to the NSL in their first attempt going by their recent run of results in the third tier.” I never planned for Play offs our target was automatic promotion but in football anything can happen and going by our recent form in the league we are confident of edging Zoo and follow Rainbow in the NSL,” he said. Okatwa took to the dugout thirty four times with the division one money bags overseeing nineteen wins, eleven draws and suffered defeat four times. During this run, United scored 54 goals conceding 25 times. It is not the first time the former Gor Mahia FC striker is getting into the one legged play offs having previously guided Kangemi All Stars to the 2021-2022 Division One/NSL Play off at Kericho Green Stadium but succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of relegated Kona Rangers. Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma victorious in Sweden as Senaji makes injury comeback in Malawi##NAJAVA_MECA_7395946##The youthful gaffer has however,overlooked the happenings of one year ago noting that its now behind his back and with new squad at his disposal he is confident of burying the tearful morning he had in the chilly Kericho weather”This is a new team full of conducive working environment. We are optimistic and preparing for the win nothing less ,what happened a year ago won’t dent our quest of gracing the second tier,” said the former AFC Leopards hitman. The ex – Sofapaka FC man also challenged football governing body in the country Football Kenya Federation to pick match officials with high integrity and mastery of the game to ensure fair results for both sides, noting that in recent matches most of the officials have turned out biased on some teams ” I request FKF to ensure the referees are up to the task – this is a final and we want people who won’t be biased. If possible, the federation should livestream the game.” He said. Nairobi United will travel to Nakuru FC on Thursday where they will camp in preparedness for the August 6th match at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Grounds.
