Sofapaka skipper Humphrey Mieno is oozing confidence ahead of their Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-final clash against Kenya Police FC this Saturday at Dandora Stadium.Mieno believes his team is primed for success under any circumstances, emphasizing their readiness to face off against Salim Babu’s side.##NAJAVA_MECA_8055863##Sofapaka’s journey in the tournament has included two penalty shootouts against Silibwet and Bungoma Stars, which saw them come from a two-goal down against the lower-tier sides, while Kenya Police secured victories against Posta Rangers and Mombasa Stars. Notably, these teams clashed recently in their FKFPL round 27 match, with Kenya Police staging a comeback to win 2-1.”For us, it’s all about securing the win and progressing to the next round, whether it’s through penalties or within regular time,” remarked Mieno, highlighting the team’s singular focus on advancement.The captain, who joined the club at the start of the season from Tusker FC, also made clear his intention of returning to continental football by winning the domestic cup, presenting a perfect escape route to the CAF Confederation.“We are looking at these games differently, it is not all about participating but winning the cup and flying the country’s flag in CAF games.”Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinals shifted to Dandora Stadium due to heavy rainsMieno, who won the cup with Tusker in 2016 following a 1-0 victory against Ulinzi Stars, has rallied Batoto ba Mungu loyalists to come out and cheer them on, complementing the complexity of their opponent.“I urge our fans to come out and support us because it won’t be easy; therefore, we need that twelfth-man support.”Mieno’s words were echoed by Sofapaka head coach Zedekiah Otieno, who warned the Police to expect a formidable test different from the one in their FKFPL meet-up while affirming his charges requite for the league defeat.“This is a knockout match and we are preparing to approach it differently from what we had in the league game,” offered Otieno.The seasoned gaffer defended Batoto Ba Mungu’s penalty wins, stating, “We have a strong character as a team; that’s why we can come from goals down and win the tie and come Saturday, we are going to improve on our quality and try to win the game in the regular 90 minutes.”Mozzart Bet Cup: Compel SC bullish ahead of quarter-final showdown against AFC LeopardsOn his hand, Police expert Salim Babu said they are treating each game as a final and will go guns blazing with continental football at the mind of his players, who, he adds, have prepared well for the clash and are more motivated for the cup games.“We are taking each match as a final because all games are important to us and we won’t underestimate our opponents; all the players are focused on playing at the continental level, and the cup offers a perfect chance for that.”
