2010 Premier League champions Ulinzi Stars are hoping for a top-five finish next season after coming from a campaign to forget last season.The Soldiers battled relegation for a majority of last season but managed to secure their top-flight status weeks into the conclusion of the campaign.AFC Leopards issue rallying call to fans ahead of Sunday friendly duelNewly installed head coach Vincent ‘Moriero’ Otieno who replaced Benjamin Nyangweso after the end of last season revealed he would be satisfied with a top-five finish.“Our target is a top-five finish, but if we manage to secure a top-three finish at the end of the season I will be happy,” said Moriero.##NAJAVA_MECA_6615472##Ulinzi are stepping up their preparations for the new season after playing to a 1-1 draw with reigning champions Tusker FC on Thursday and face AFC Leopards on Saturday.Moriero has been impressed with the transfer business the club has conducted as he has galvanized his attack that managed only 21 goals last season.“We have beefed up our squad, we brought in Elly (Saenyi) who was the NSL top scorer, and (Ruben) Mita from Mara Sugar, we have tried bringing in young blood to mix up with the experienced players.NSL top scorer Elly Saenyi joins Ulinzi StarsThe main undoing for Ulinzi last season was scoring and finishing and that is where I focused in the transfer window because in defence we have no new signings. Aside from that, I have also strengthened the midfield by bringing in Jacob (Onyango) from Bidco United,” added Moriero.
