AFC Leopards’ vice captain, Lewis Bandi, has issued a public apology to the team’s faithful following their loss in the Ingo Derby against arch-rivals Kakamega Homeboyz.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Kenyan giants hosted Abana Abeingo in the Ingo Derby that was played on Saturday, 5 April, with the latter winning 2-1.Michael Olunga receives strong backing from coach McCarthyVictor Omune handed Ingwe the lead in the eighth minute before the red-hot Moses Shumah equalized in the 44th minute to ensure it was all square at half time.An 83rd-minute goal by Kenya U20 forward Henry Omollo granted Homeboyz the maximum points and bragging rights.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842526##In an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, Bandi apologized to the fans who were left disappointed not only with the result but also with the performance.“I want to say sorry to our fans. I want to assure them that we will look at what went wrong before the next match, rectify and ensure that we win,” said Bandi.McCarthy asks authorities to go after all individuals linked with Matasi’s alleged match-fixingThe 22-year-old midfielder cum defender also went ahead to explain how Ingwe found themselves on the losing end, citing defensive miscommunication.“We played well, but we conceded two goals because we lacked communication at the back. It was just our players colliding and letting in easy goals,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842314##According to Bandi, the Kakamega-based side were better at punishing Leopards’ mistakes than creating their chances, which made it more disappointing from a Leopards perspective.“They (Kakamega Homeboyz) did not create many chances but instead capitalized on our own miscommunication.”AFCON U20: Kenya U20 midfielder highlights missing ingredient in English League One attackerNevertheless, the Eastleigh High School alumnus has confidence in head coach Fred Ambani’s ability to guide the team to victory in their next match.“We trust the coach to guide us back to winning in the next match and, indeed, throughout the season,” he stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842332##The 1998 league champions were inactive in the upcoming Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 due to an appeal that they lodged over elimination from the tournament due to crowd trouble in their Round of 32 match against Mara Sugar.Once the appeal is heard and determined, either Leopards or Mara Sugar will play Compel in the Round of 16.
