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Akwana confident Sofapaka wi*l end winless streak in FKF PL

Saturday, October 21st, 2023 09:06 | By
Though under pressure, I’m ready to turn tables, Sofapaka coach Akwana declares
Sofapaka FC Head Coach Ezekiel Akwana instructs his players during a training session at Eastleigh High School GroundsNairobi on October-4-2023. PHOTO/Rodgers Ndegwa

Sofapaka FC coach Ezekiel Akwana is pleased with the atmosphere in his camp as the team prepares for the upcoming league matches.

He has high hopes that his side will secure their first win of the season. Sofapaka, also known as "Batoto Ba Mungu," currently occupy the bottom of the league table with just one point.

Sofapaka lone point

They earned their only point in the season opener against Gor Mahia but suffered four consecutive defeats afterwards.

Sofapaka coach Ezekiel Akwana instruct players during the team’s training at Eastleigh High School this week. PHOTO/Rodgers Ndegwa
Sofapaka coach Ezekiel Akwana instructs players during the team’s training at Eastleigh High School this week. PHOTO/Rodgers Ndegwa

The team's poor start led to the departure of Burundian coach Francis Haringingo, and Akwana was brought in on an interim basis to turn their fortunes around. However, they also experienced a 2-0 loss recently.

Sofapaka will face Kenya Police, who have won their last two matches under coach Zdravko Logarusic. Akwana believes his team is well-prepared for the match, emphasizing the importance of securing a victory to move up from the bottom of the table.

“We have to win this match if we are to get ourselves from the bottom, we have had ample training time and morale is high at the camp hence we expect a win. My players are more than ready for the task ahead. We urge our fans to come and support at Kenyatta stadium,” Akwana revealed.

For the first time in over three years, an FKF-PL game will be held at Machakos county, where Sofapaka will use the stadium for their home matches. They are hoping to produce positive results in front of a supportive crowd.

Sofapaka currently sit at the bottom of the league table with just one point, having lost five matches and drawn one.

Sofapaka's opponents

Their opponents have recently reinforced their technical bench with Croatian tactician Logarusic, who has a wealth of experience in the Kenyan league, having previously coached AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia.

Otieno is among new signing at Sofapaka F. PHOTO/Sofapaka/Facebook
Sofapaka FC 2023 squad. PHOTO/Sofapaka/Facebook

Since Logarusic took over at Police, the team has secured two wins, defeating Nairobi City Stars 1-0 and Bidco United 2-0 before the FIFA international break.

In their recent encounters, Sofapaka have proven to be a tough challenge for the Police, with the law enforcers only managing one win in their last four duels, drawing three matches.

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