Sofapaka CEO Ronald Okoth has exuded massive confidence in his team’s ability to win the promotion/relegation playoff second leg against Naivas FC slated for Sunday 14 July.Batoto ba Mungu survived automatic relegation after finishing 16th in the league after battling to a 3-1 win over Nzoia Sugar FC on the final day of the season but could only go as far as booking a place in the playoffs to square it out with the third team in the National Super League (NSL) which happened to be Naivas FC.BREAKING: Police, Gor Mahia to host CAF matches outside Kenyan bordersIn the first leg of the playoffs that was held on Saturday 6 July, the 2009 Premier League champions won it late by a solitary goal courtesy of a Jacob Onyango.With a lead and the job half way done going into the second leg, Okoth in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport said that he is confident with his side adding that they now know Naivas better than they did in the first leg##NAJAVA_MECA_8209448##“I am 100% sure and confident that we are going to win the playoff match over the weekend. The first leg was all about knowing them and how they set up and now going into the second leg, we will now focus on winning the match and retaining our league status irrespective of how we win it.”“I have a lot of confidence and belief in my players and the technical bench. We have a very able coach in Akwana. The job is not yet done but I believe with the focus, experience and preparations that are in place, we will be able to get over the line in the second leg.” he addedNSL: Rebranded Samwest Blackboots confirm axing seven players with more to followThe former Gor Mahia and Sofapaka striker concluded by urging Sofapaka fans to turn up in large numbers and support the team.“I want to thank all our fans for the support they have given us throughout the season. We will also need their support on Sunday and so I want to urge all of them to turn up and support the team as we strive to cement our Premier League status.”
