Versatile Kakamega Homeboyz defender Enock Masinza believes that the club will easily defend the Mozzart Bet Cup and return to the CAF Confederation Cup.Homeboyz beat Tusker 1-0 in last year’s edition final staged at the Kasarani Stadium to clinch their first ever major title since inception.Abana Abeingo will launch their title defence this weekend when they play the Baringo-based Solian City FC in the round of 32.Homeboyz are among the clubs that were handed a bye in the preliminary round played last month, where the biggest upset was the elimination of Bandari by Division 2 side Bungoma Stars.Mozzart Bet Cup enters Round of 32 this weekend##NAJAVA_MECA_7891662##Despite Homeboyz stuttering in the league, Masinza feels that the team has the know-how when it comes to playing tournaments and will easily defend the cup.Additionally, the budding defender, who can also play as a winger, said the team had been preparing for the tournament for a while.”We are ready to give our best and hopefully defend the cup. Knockout matches are always tricky, but we are sufficiently prepared,” said Masinza.Asked if the team was under pressure to defend the cup, which is bankrolled by the leading gaming firm, Mozzart Bet, which doubles up as Homeboyz shirt sponsor, Masinza remained confident of a successful hunt. “We are not under pressure at all. We understand the magnitude of the assignment ahead of us. We know everyone has their eyes on us by virtue of being the defending champions. I am sure we will deliver,” he stated.The former Vihiga Bullets wingback, however, cautioned against being excessively confident, saying it would drive focus out of the team.He further reiterated the need to be cautious, especially in their weekend clash against the little-known Solian. “We have to treat every opponent with the respect they deserve. There are no small teams in football nowadays,” he added.
