Kakamega Homeboyz FC have a major morale boost upfront after scoring 14 goals in the recently concluded Western Region Mentorship Friendly matches played at the Mumias Sports Complex over the weekend. Locking horns with such seasoned top flight sides as Wazito and Nzoia Sugar, coach Edward Manoah’s boys are tails up as the side awaits the official league kick-off.Homeboyz ripped Sigalagala FC part, firing 4 unanswered goals on day one before being held to a barren draw by Wazito.On the second day of the Mentorship program hosted by Nyota TV and Nyota FC, the 2022 premier league runners-up edged the hosts 2-1 in the morning hours before firing six goal past Bungoma Posta. They would then wind up the fantastic build-up test match with a slim 2-1 dispatch of Nzoia Sugar.Michael Isabwa and Moses Mudavadi finished the tournament tied on goals at 3 apiece while captain Ahmed Ali Bhai and new signing Levis Okello recorded 2 goals while Denis Maongo, Brian Eshihanda, John Otieno and Sunday Mutuku each grabbed one goal to seal off a fruitful weekend.The club that led the top flight table for a better part of last season, losing narrowly to Tusker, have brought in fresh legs to replace the departing including a new technical bench.##NAJAVA_MECA_6757848##Levis Okello, roped in from Nzoia Sugar, has so far fitted well into their lead striker Yema Mwamba’s shoes while John Otieno – returning to the club after a brief spell at Nakuru All Stars, is likely to replace departing Sylvester Owino. Former Kenya Commercial Bank skipper Simon Abuko has also been part of Homeboyz’s pre-season campaign and fits well in the shoes of David Okoth who has since settled at Kenya Police. Coach Edward Manoah’s midfield is still intact with only Francis Omondi Atieno leaving for Ulinzi Stars. MLS salaries revealed: Wanyama dwarfs other Kenyans – and earns more than Gareth Bale!Eston Esiye, George Odiwour, Geofrey Oputi, Brian Eshihanda and Sunday Mutuku, regular names for the side last season, remain at the side in the hope of finally guiding the side to a title they missed by a whisker last season. Veteran goalkeeper David Juma takes up a fresh role as the goalkeeper trainer assisting both Edward Manoah and Ramadhan Balala in the technical bench while Boniface Imbenzi remains the Team Manager.
