In a season that began with despair and uncertainty, Kakamega Homeboyz have scripted one of the most compelling comeback stories in recent FKF Premier League history.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOnce languishing at the bottom of the 18-team log after six rounds, the Kakamega-based side has defied the odds to rise to third place, and it has all the markings of tactical genius and timely leadership.Michael Olunga on verge of signing for another Qatari clubAt the heart of this remarkable transformation lies head coach Francis Baraza, whose arrival, alongside assistant Paul Odhiambo, sparked a resurgence that few could have predicted.The duo inherited a team on the verge of collapse, following a disastrous start under the then-head coach Kenneth Kenyatta and Duncan Onyango that yielded a mere two points from six matches — a run that cost the pair their jobs just four months into their tenure.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986727##Baraza, a seasoned tactician and 2006 FKF Premier League title-winning coach with the now-defunct Sony Sugar, brought with him a bold vision and the experience to execute it.While his first match ended in a 1-0 defeat to Sofapaka, what followed was a tactical overhaul that would redefine the team’s fortunes.Gor Mahia soothe FKFPL title loss to Police FC with hundreds of thousandsCentral to Baraza’s philosophy was a dynamic 3-5-2 formation, a shift that provided both defensive solidity and attacking potency.Anchored by a backline of Brian Eshihanda, Potiphar Odhiambo, and Boniface Onyango, the system has been built on balance and cohesion.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986704##Five midfielders provided the engine, with wingbacks Kevin Amwayi and John Omondi playing dual roles: surging forward to support the attack while diligently retreating to reinforce the defence.Up front, the pairing of Moses Mudavadi and red-hot Moses Shumah provided a constant goal threat.Kenyan duo cap off impressive weekend with goals in Tanzanian leagueThe tactical blueprint emphasised structured build-up play, initiating from the back three, progressing through a central pivot, and exploding into width via the overlapping wide men.This controlled aggression allowed Homeboyz to dominate possession and overwhelm opponents in the final third.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986691##A 13-match unbeaten run followed, including a post-March sequence of 10 wins after their only major setback, a 4-1 loss to Shabana.Over that stretch, Homeboyz suffered just three defeats, all while establishing one of the league’s meanest defences.Gor Mahia captain tenders apology after ceding league title to Kenya PoliceThey conceded only 16 goals and racked up 13 clean sheets, while also netting 36 times, with Shumah leading the league with 17 goals.Baraza’s stewardship has yielded a staggering 56 points since his appointment — a dramatic contrast to the two-point haul under his predecessor.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986696##The shift has propelled the club to third on the table with 58 points, just one behind giants Gor Mahia.More than just a revival, this feat stands as a testament to the power of tactical clarity and mastery under the former Kagera Sugar coach.
