Sofapaka head coach Robert Matano has disclosed that their tactical approach and mental strength were among the factors that contributed to their victory over Kakamega Homeboyz.Harambee Stars right back Baron Ochieng and former Homeboyz centre back John Otieno’s goals in each half were enough as the 2009 Premier League champions defeated the 2023 Mozzart Bet Cup winners 2-0 at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi.Wanyama recounts famous victory over Barcelona after attending Celtic’s Champions League clashThe win marked Sofapaka’s second victory of the season, following their stunning 1-0 victory over FC Talanta.Following the back-to-back victories, Batoto ba Mungu ascended to 11th place in the 18-team league table.##NAJAVA_MECA_8477921##Matano revealed shortly after the match that their tactical approach and mental strength were the driving forces for the triumph.”We had a week of excellent preparation leading up to the match. I am confident that our tactical organisation and mental toughness were major factors in our victory over Homeboyz,” he told Mozzart Sport.Parliament grills CS Murkomen over upcoming FKF electionsThe three-time league winner went on to express his joy with the victory, describing it as a step forward in the team’s development.The consecutive victories brought to an end Sofapaka’s five-match losing streak.##NAJAVA_MECA_8477896##”The team performed admirably in its victory over Homeboyz. It demonstrates the progression of performance from loss to draw to win.This shows that the team is improving together since we had a near-complete makeover of the roster,” he added.AFC Leopards release official statement after chaos marred Ulinzi Stars matchMatano, who is on his second tenure at the club after returning to Sofapaka at the start of the season following his time with Tusker FC, is seeking to capitalise on the current form to secure more victories.”Football is a game of moments, and I am pleased that we capitalised on our opportunities in the previous two games. I hope we can maintain this trend and win more of our upcoming tasks,” he concluded.##NAJAVA_MECA_8477911##Up next for Batoto ba Mungu is a midweek tie against defending Mozzart Bet Cup champions Kenya Police FC.
