Sofapaka head coach Ezekiel Akwana has set his eyes at humbling Gor Mahia in their next league match, as his side enjoys a good run in the league.Batoto Ba Mungu are having a season to be proud of which has seen them currently occupy eighth position in the league standings with 36 points, a point above the 35 point mark that has guaranteed safety in previous seasons.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn context, at such a time last season, Sofapaka were in the relegation zone and putting up a fight of their lives and were only saved through the playoffs.PART 2: A look inside CAF stadium regulations Kenya Stadia must meetThe team has had a good run this season, including three wins, 2 draws and only one loss in their last six games. With their next match coming against defending champions Gor Mahia, Akwana has already sounded a warning.“We do not want to lose our winning form in the next four or so games including in our next match against Gor Mahia which we have to win,” said Akwana.##NAJAVA_MECA_8841595##The former Kenyan International was speaking to Azam TV after his side’s 1-0 win over Ulinzi Stars in a match played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday 4 April 2025.Bramuel Simiyu’s 40th minute strike was all that the 2009 league champions needed to down the 2010 league champions in a match that saw Akwana sing his players’ praises thereafter.“My boys played well and according to plan and instructions. We were targeting a first half goal and we got it. In the second half, we changed strategy, stayed compact and were able to get maximum points,” he noted.Kakamega Homeboyz clear path for Matasi returnSofapaka’s tribulations last season served as a lesson to the team and the motivation that they needed this season, according to the 48-year-old tactician.“We do not want to get back down there (relegation zone) because it takes a lot of energy and tactics to win which also creates room for mistakes and confusion,” he concluded.
