With Nzoia Sugar FC still very much in the relegation dog fight, head coach Salim Babu is confident of avoiding the drop come the end of the season.The Millers settled for a point against Kakamega Homeboyz over the weekend which marked Babu’s first game in charge since being installed as the head coach.We share the spoils at Bukhungu with @FcHomeboyz . #sweeteningkenyanfootball. @Nzoiasugar @ElvisMukhwana @FKFcaretaker pic.twitter.com/HQwx92oWlD— NZOIASUGARFC (@nzoiasugarfc2) February 6, 2022 The former Kisumu All Stars tactician revealed that he is under no pressure whatsoever and knows he has his work cut out to steer Nzoia off relegation.“I am not under any pressure because once I start feeling the pressure the team will go down, when I got the job I knew the team was third last.When I arrived at the club my immediate task was to get Nzoia out of the relegation zone and we are playing good football, the players have speed and everything and I know I will get them out of relegation,” said Babu.Nzoia sit 16th on the log with 11 points from 17 games and have endured a whirlwind season that has seen them lose Ibrahim Shikanda who walked away citing frustrations from management.Pre-match warm-up against @FcHomeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium. #sweeteningkenyafootball. ^EM. pic.twitter.com/6jPmdyPeeP— NZOIASUGARFC (@nzoiasugarfc2) February 6, 2022 Babu noted that they need to solidify their defense if they are to stand a chance of surviving relegation and was delighted to bag the point.“The boys are scoring in every game and I think if we manage to get clean sheets we will be able to get out of the relegation zone,”I was hoping for three points against Homeboyz but sometimes you can leave without even a single point so I’m thankful for the point and satisfied,” added Babu.
