Nairobi City Stars head coach Nicholas Muyoti has exuded confidence in the young side at his disposal as he boldy claimed that the team has what it takes to challenge for the league title in the upcoming 2022/2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League campaign.Having concluded the 2021/2022 campaign that was voided by Football Kenya Federation in fifth place, the former Kenyan international revealed that challenging for the title would be the team’s priority in the new season despite a number of new young faces in the side.Speaking to Mozzart Sport about the team’s target in what will be his second season at the Kawangware based side, the former Harambee Stars captain gave his side the full backing in the team’s pursuit of winning a first ever top flight title.”I have a good squad that I believe can be able to challenge for the title. The players acquired have shown immense quality so far and for me, finishing better than last season’s position will be e a success. I would love that success to be fighting for the title,” the former Kakamega Homeboyz boss said.##NAJAVA_MECA_6806408##Muyoti was forced to deal with a switch in the recruitment policy during the transfer window as City Stars let go of their seasoned faces and roped in young and untested talents drawn from the second tier and third tier leagues.In their overhaul, the Kawangware based side let go of up to thirteen key names led by 2017/2018 Kenyan Premier League Most Valuable Player Michael Madoya as they sealed the signings of unknown faces who plied their trade in the second tier National Super League going downwards.Sunday’s matinee in black and blue could decide the next Serie A championMuyoti had already showered praise on the new signings who managed to reach the finale of the inaugural edition of the Elite PreSeason Cup which featured six Kenya Premier League teams.”In all honesty, I am in shock myself because these boys coming from the lower divisions of our football have shown immense potential and ability to play against teams in the Premier League,” he said.‘Chunga utawachwa’𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐉𝐀🦁 📸 @hassan_mandevu #SimbaWaNairobi pic.twitter.com/MD5qnEmUCe— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) October 26, 2022 City Stars are scheduled to begin their new campaign with a home clash against Bidco United on the opening weekend.
