Division 2 side Bungoma Stars once again unleashed their giant-killing instincts and eliminated FC Talanta from the Mozzart Bet Cup after humbling the top-tier outfit 1-0 in a round of 32 staged at the Police Sacco Stadium.Previously, Bungoma had dashed the hopes of Bandari to reclaim the title they last won in 2019 after sending the dockers home in the preliminary round where they won 2-1.Behind the team’s fairytale run in the competition is coach Silvanus Otema who has instilled belief and character in the team, making them one of the dreaded sides in the competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_7899457##While reacting to the team’s excellent run in the competition, Otema said good planning and playing with courage has managed to get the four-tier club over the line twice at the expense of the much-fancied sides drawn from the top flight.“We aren’t here by fluke, we fully deserve it looking at the teams we have eliminated. We don’t underrate any team or have fear when playing them,” said the former Mumias Sugar player.Mozzart Bet Cup: Fairy tale run continues for Bungoma Stars as Karani powers them to last 16Otema, a former defender in his playing career said having a rock-solid defence was one of the surest ways of advancing further in the competition.“During my active years, I was a defender I always make sure we are solid enough for a strong defence will easily win you a title. If the defence is good, it means that we can commit numbers forward and get goals, “said the former Utalii FC defender saidFurther, Otema credited the team’s impressive run in the competition to the balance in the team.Bungoma Stars knock Premier League heavyweights Bandari out of Mozzart Bet CupThe team is constituted of players with top-flight experience among them are Meshack Karani, Mophat Luiva, Peter Gin, and junior ones.“There is good balance in the team. The senior ones are good tactically and help in controlling the game while the upcoming ones do the donkey work,” he added.
