Nairobi United head coach Nicholas Muyoti is confident his side can beat Gor Mahia in the Mozzart Bet Cup final and secure the Ksh 2 million prize money as well as a slot in the CAF Confederation Cup.Follow our WhatsApp Channel for more newsThe National Super League (NSL) leaders have stunned four top-flight clubs to reach the final of the tournament.Tusker FC, KCB FC, Kakamega Homeboyz, and Mara Sugar have all kissed the tournament goodbye after suffering defeats at the hands of the second-tier club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8957513##Standing between Nairobi United and Cup glory is Gor Mahia, a team whose best chance of claiming silverware lies in the tournament, given their inconsistencies in the race for the league title.Speaking after Nairobi United edged Mara Sugar FC in a dramatic post-match penalty shootout at Dandora Stadium, Muyoti urged his players to remain focused and grounded.“This is not the time to celebrate. We are not done yet—we want the Cup,” he said. The former midfielder rubbished the suggestion that they were afraid of the calibre of the team they would face in the final.“We are not worried about who we face. When the time comes, we will be ready for Gor Mahia,” stated Muyoti.Free-scoring Nzoia defender eyes more goalsHaving already secured promotion to the FKF Premier League, Nairobi United have proven their mettle against top-flight opposition throughout the Cup run. Muyoti believes the performances show they are more than ready for life in the top tier.“The boys have shown character and quality. Beating FKF PL teams is no small feat. We need to maintain this momentum until the league ends,” he added.In the semifinal clash, which ended 1-1 in regulation time before being decided from the spot, Muyoti acknowledged the strong challenge posed by Mara Sugar.The focus area for Omanyala after Kip Keino setback“Credit to Mara Sugar. They gave us a really good game, and I congratulate them for their performance,” he said.Goalkeeper Ernest Mohammed was once again the standout performer, saving two penalties in the shootout. Muyoti was full of praise for his keeper.Ex-Leopards midfielder calls for security beef-up as Mashemeji derby heads to HomabayNairobi United now shifts focus to their upcoming league fixture against SS Assad next weekend, as they aim to end the season on a high, both in the league and the Cup.
