Gor Mahia head coach Johnathan McKinstry avers that Kakamega Homeboyz have a slight advantage ahead of their league game on Saturday.K’Ogalo will host Homeboyz at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos hoping to secure maximum points and open a ten-point gap at the summit.While giving his pre-match thoughts, McKinstry said the long break triggered by the FIFA international break and the Mozzart Bet Cup left a dent in their rhythm.##NAJAVA_MECA_8010933##Gor last played a competitive match on March 9 when they lost 1-0 to Bandari at Mbaraki Grounds.Homeboyz on the other hand, were in action last weekend when they beat Tusker 1-0 in a Mozzart Bet Cup round of sixteen match staged in Kisumu.Odhiambo keen on celebrating first league win at Gor Mahia this weekendMcKinstry said it had been proven that the international break had an impact on clubs as far as form and run is concerned and regarding this, he believes Homeboyz could have a slight advantage heading to the crucial encounter.“We are largely prepared for the game although Homeboyz have a slight advantage as they played a game last weekend. The first game after the international break is always a challenge. It has been proven elsewhere in bigger leagues,” said the league-winning tactician.Despite the admission, the former Uganda Cranes gaffer is confident that his boys will rise to the occasion and bag maximum points.”Still a lot to be done” : McKinstry rallies Gor Mahia squad ahead of league homestretchThe North Irishman conceded that Homeboyz are a tough side, with results from previous meetings proving that as well, but, he remained bullish of humbling them.The last time the two sides met, they settled for a 1-1 draw.“We are expecting a tough game as it has been the tradition in this fixture. There has never been more than a goal to separate the two teams in recent times. Our boys know what is needed to take three points and we are confident we can do that,” he added.
