Sofapaka coach Zedekiah Otieno believes that the club will survive relegation despite the recent poor run of results.The club suffered a 5-2 loss to Kariobangi Sharks on Saturday at Dandora Stadium to remain rooted in the relegation zone with 28 points.“It has been tough for me since I joined the club because we have been building while competing at the same time. It is not easy and therefore our focus at the moment is to ensure that we retain our position in the top-tier league,” he said after the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_8094808##He insists that two wins will guarantee his side a place in the top flight next season.“Normally when you collect 33 points in a season, it keeps you safe in the league. Therefore we need just two wins to be assured of our place in the top tier,” he said.RS Berkane, Zamalek renew rivalry in CAF Confederation Cup FinalOtieno, who was formerly at KCB, said he had only 14 players when he joined Sofapaka and those he signed after that were taking time to jell. “Sometimes I find myself having to be trying out new players in match game situations. This is not how it should be but we will work hard with what we have,” he regretted.Otieno Commonly known as “Zico” replaced Ezekiel Akwana as head coach at Sofapaka with the latter now his assistant.Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida bags third league title in GreeceHe spent four seasons at KCB and the bankers consistently finished in the top five positions.But last season KCB did not renew Otieno’s contract instead brought on board former international Bernard Mwalala.
