Tito Okello, a Kenya Police forward, has backed the team to clinch the Mozzartbet Cup and win the tournament’s top scorer award.On Monday at Police Sacco Stadium, Okello inspired the Police to a narrow 1-0 victory over the AFC Leopards in the Mozzartbet Cup semi-finals.His eighth-minute goal was the difference, as Salim Babu’s team qualified for the 29th June final.The law enforcers will now face Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in the Mozzartbet Cup final to determine Kenya’s representative for the CAF Confederations Competition next season.The bankers defeated the Kariobangi Sharks 4-2 on post-match penalties in the other semi-final, which took place on Sunday at the same venue. Muluya takes responsibilty for Sharks exit from Mozzart Bet CupIn a post-match interview with Mozzart Sport, the South Sudanese forward expressed his satisfaction at leading Police to the finals and predicted that the team would win out. “It feels amazing to have led the team to the finals. We fell short of the league title, but I’m delighted we’re one step closer to earning a trophy, which I’m convinced we’ll win,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8130799##The former Gor Mahia striker, who scored his fourth goal of the competition, has now set his eyes on being the tournament’s top scorer.However, he will have to contend with KCB’s dangerous man, Philemon Nyakwaka, who has two goals in the competition. Okello proud to down Harambee Stars at Kasarani”In addition to winning the cup with the team, I’ll be happy to receive a personal honour for being the tournament’s top scorer. I believe a goal in the finals will almost certainly secure the award for me,” continued the lanky forward.Gor Mahia defeated Police in their first league title attempt, and they will aim to win the Mozzart Bet-sponsored competition to secure their first major trophy.If they win the domestic cup, Okello, who joined the police at the start of the season, feels it will be the season’s most significant accomplishment for the men in uniform. “We have had a great run in the second leg, and even though we failed to challenge Gor Mahia for the league title, I believe winning the tournament will be a perfect way to cap the season,” concluded the former KCCA striker.
