Red-hot Nairobi City Stars midfielder Vincent Owino has cautioned his teammates against conceding early in their last league tie of the year against Kakamega Homeboyz.City Stars will wrap up the year with a trip to Kakamega, where they are scheduled to play the Mozzart Bet Cup holders on Friday at the Bukhungu Stadium.They head to the game seeking to register their fifth successive win and possibly drag themselves into the top-five bracket. Simba Wa Nairobi have the most lethal forward line in the league, as they have scored 21 goals in fifteen rounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_7753559##They will be facing a team whose strikers have been on form, as Homeboyz have found the back of the net twenty times in similar matches.Owino said one of the best ways to get three points from the game is to defend as a unit and convert their chances.The midfielder admitted that rallying from behind to secure maximum points or even salvage a point was a difficult task and, hence, urged his teammates to be extra vigilant, especially when defending.“We are anticipating a tough duel. Homeboyz are a decent side who are in form. Their record at home speaks for itself as well. This is a game we have to approach with caution and defend well if we are to win it,” said Owino.The former FC Talanta midfielder, who is the leading scorer at the club with six goals, exuded confidence in winning the game, Homeboyz’s form notwithstanding. FKFPL Thursday showdowns heat up title raceHe is also confident of finding the back of the net and improving his tally.“The aim is to get three points and end the year in style. Much as we expect it to be tough, we are hopeful and fully ready to fight for the points. I wouldn’t mind scoring in the game if the opportunity arises,” added Owino.FKF PREMIER LEAGUE – WEEK 16Wednesday Results Tusker 1 Kenya Police 0/ Fabaian Adikinyi 90+3/Murang’a Seal 1 AFC Leopards 1/Victor Omune 26, Samuel Semo 32/Muhoroni Youth 1 Sofapaka 0/Tarik Babu 6/Thursday Fixtures1.57 KCB 3.45 Nzoia Sugar 6.502.00 Bidco United 3.05 Shabana 3.902.85 Ulinzi Stars 2.95 Posta Rangers 2.552.10 FC Talanta 3.05 Kariobangi Sharks 3.60*Odds are subject to change
