Kariobangi Sharks head coach William Muluya says the prospects of returning to continental football after six years in the cold is a source of motivation to his playing unit ahead of their Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinal clash against SS Assad.Sharks clinched the cup in 2018 after edging Sofapaka 3-2 in the final staged at Kasarani Stadium and consequently, debuted in the CAF Confederation Cup.Ordinarily, the winner of the league represents the country in the CAF Champions League with the cup champion featuring in the continental’s second-tier tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_8063550##Sharks, who are bidding for their second title will tackle the National Super League side on Sunday at the Dandora Stadium with the winner advancing to the semis.Muluya insisted on the club’s seriousness in the competition as their ultimate goal is to play in continental football.“We are taking it seriously as we aim to go back to continentals. Playing in CAF matches will be a good experience for the players who long to express themselves at that level,” he said.Mozzart Bet Cup: Kenya Police target first-topflight silverwareWhile Muluya’s focus is guiding his charges back to continental football, he understands that the team has to take a match at a time.The tactician knows that a slip-up against the second-tier club will halt their dream and lock the team out of the money bracket.“Being a knockout game, small mistakes can easily get you out of the tournament,” he remained cautious.Mozzart Bet Cup: Experience key against KCB, says Homeboyz wingerSharks lost 6-1 to Kakamega Homeboyz in the quarterfinals of the last edition which Abana Abeingo sailed to the final and claimed it.Muluya says the team is aware of the mistakes that crashed their dream to win the title last season and called for ruthless focus against Assad, who are the sole remaining second-tier team in the tournament.“We were humiliated by Homeboyz last season in the quarters. We want to make corrections,” he added.
