Sofapaka will on Wednesday host slum boys Mathare United in a mid-week clash.

Ahead of matchday three fixture, head coach Ken Odhiambo has expressed confidence in bagging maximum points, and here is what the boss had to say;

On a point away in Bungoma
“It was a difficult outing in Sudi on Friday but we are thankful we collected a point on the road. We experienced challenges yet again having to field 13 players due to the current ban we are facing but am glad the players gave their best. ”

On facing Mathare United
“It’s always an exciting match and opponent to face, we are well prepared for the encounter and we are all but geared up to take on the slum boys on Wednesday.”

On availability of new signings
“It frustrates not to have a complete squad and key players available for selection. We have gone two matches without a complete squad due to the FIFA ban we are currently facing but we have done all that is needed from our end to enable us to get cleared. We only hope a swift response comes through ahead of Wednesday’s fixture.”

On season’s target on track
“Absolutely yes our targets are well intact because we are only two points off the top spot. Mathare clash offers a clear opportunity for us to move with reach and we only want to ensure we collect maximum points out of the match.”

On latest on team news
“We are thankful we have a full house with us, no major injury concerns except for a few knocks which we are hopeful will be shaken off by Wednesday.”

The boss concluded his press briefing by addressing the latest on our transfer business; “In regards to our transfer business, we are 90% done as far as we are concerned. Two more areas to be addressed and we shall be good to go.”

Odhiambo’s press briefing ahead of the Nzoia Sugar match.

Ahead of the resumption of league action after a three-week-long break, Sofapaka will be hoping to kick-off matchday two on a high when they take on hosts Nzoia Sugar.

Ahead of the early kick-off fixture slated for Friday 15th, head coach Ken Odhiambo faced the club’s media and this is what he had to say:

On matchday one win
“Win over City Stars was a massive and positive start into the season for the club, we planned and executed our tactics well and the results spoke so despite not having a full squad with us. It’s important to have a strong start because it gives you the proper plan into the following fixtures.”

On new signings
“We had to face our opponents in the opening day with partly 14 players available due to the transfer ban we are facing. We have very exciting and talented new players with us we have done our part per FIFA’S requirement and we only remain hopeful we shall have all our new signings available for selection on Friday.”

On facing Nzoia Sugar
“We up against a tough opponent especially when they are playing at home.
It’s going to be a massive test on our character and a test to our impressive start into the season.”

On consistency
“This season we have our work well cut out and one of the areas is to keep up with good results and that only means consistency will be so integral for us.”

On a must-win encounter;
“The match will be a tight one no doubt but we are going into the clash with a clear mindset to collect positive results. It’s always a desire for every coach and team to win their matches. Nzoia match will be another test and we only want to keep the winning momentum with us.” Concluded the boss.

Sofapaka hope to make it two in a row when they face Nzoia Sugar

FKF Premier League action resumes after a three-week break. Ahead of matchday two, Sofapaka will take on Nzoia Sugar in an early kick-off at the Sudi Stadium.

BatotoBaMungu who come from a massive win over Nairobi City Stars will be hoping to make it two in a row but will have to face a tough test when they play millers who have always proved hard to break in Sudi.

Last outing
In the reverse fixture in Ruaraka, Lawrence Juma’s screamer proved the difference as Sofapaka defeated the millers by a 1-0 scoreline.

Form
After matchday one fixture, Sofapaka sit second on the log after an impressive 3-1 win over City Stars, while Nzoia Sugar are placed 14th having gone 1-0 down against Ulinzi Stars

Numbers
In the recent ten league encounters, Nzoia and Sofapaka have won three and four matches respectively while the other three fixtures ended in draws.

Key men
Lawrence Juma, Joseph Waithera, and Alex Imbusia will be key men for coach Ken Odhiambo while Ibrahim Shikanda will bank on Kevin Juma, Leonard Kasambeli, and Gaetan Masha up-front.

Team News
Clean bill of health with no major injuries concerns.

The match is scheduled for Friday.

We play against Tusker fc at EABL Tusker grounds on 07th August 2021 for our round 30 match FKF Premier League. And this is how we lineup to face them, as headed by our coach Ken Odhiambo.

Starting elevn include:
Kevin Omondi .35
David Nshimirimana .6
Roy Okal .10
Ambrose Sifuna .11
Joseph Waithira .16
Alex Imbusia .19
Titus Achesa .20
Michael Bodo .22
Lawrence Juma .24
Stephen Okola .27
Sebastine Sunday .66

Subs
Aigba Moubarak .30
Brian Magonya .2
Brian Nyakan .14
Benard Muiruri .29
David Kingatua .40
Simon Masaka .99

Sofapaka will play Mathare United in round 28 of the Betking Premier League fixture.

Ahead of the Saturday fixture, BatotoBaMungu will be keen to avert last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz when they take on Mathare United.

However, they face a tough task facing the slum boys who are rooted at the bottom of the log on a partly 15 points.

With a 15 point gap between the two sides, both teams come from losses last week and will be all out in search of a win to enhance the top half and safety finish respectively.

With the return of Lawrence, Juma Sofapaka will be more confident upfront while United will be hopeful Clifford Alwanga and James Kinyanjui will be productive upfront. 

In the reverse fixture, Sofapaka thumped Mathare United 4-2 in an entertaining match in Wundanyi.

We host KK Homeboyz at Wundanyi stadium on 25th July 2021 for our round 27 match Betking Premier League. And this is how we lineup to face them, as headed by our coach Ken Odhiambo.

STARTING ELEVEN INCLUDE:

Aigba Moubarak .30
David Nshimirimana .6
Roy Okal .10
Ambrose Sifuna .11
Joseph Waithira .16
Titus Achesa .20
Isaac Mitima .23
Lawrence Juma .24 (C)
Stephen Okola .27
David Kingatua .40
Sebastine Sunday .66

Subs
Simon Masaka .99
Mohammed Kilume .4
Collins Wakhungu .7
Timothy Otieno .15
Alex Imbusia .17
Nixon Omondi .28
Benard Muiruri .29
Kevin Omondi .35

Ulinzi Stars beat Sofapaka 2-0 in the FKF Betway Cup round 32 knockout tournament in a match staged at Wundanyi.

Both teams started brightly with the intent to make an early statement but it was the visitors who took the lead through Njuguna John with six minutes into play.

The soldiers were forced to make an early change into the match, Njuguna the goal scorer got stretched off for Oscar Wamalwa.
Three minutes to halftime, the visitors doubled their lead through substitute Wamalwa. The striker connected well to a Harun Mwale’s delivery.

Upon resumption, coach Odhiambo made quick changes, Joe Waithira and Roy Okal paved the way for Brian Magonya and Nixon Omondi. The changes punched life into our attack but the soldiers kept dirty at the back to win the match.

The results mean we bow out of the tournament.

We shall take on Ulinzi Stars in the FKF Betway Cup match on Wednesday in Wundanyi.

Ahead of the match, below is a preview of all you need to know about the mid-week cup fixture.

Match Stats;
26 matches have been played between the two teams, sofapaka has won eight duels while our opponents have won 9, the remaining 9 encounters ended in a draw. In the last meeting between the two teams, the match ended in a 2-0 draw in favor of the soldiers.

Team News
Timothy Otieno: Knee Injury
Otieno will miss the Ulinzi Stars match as he continues with recovery.

Benard Muiruri:
Muiruri is fully back, the youngster resumed group training as he aims towards match fitness.

When: Wednesday 2nd June
Venue: Wundanyi
Time: 3:00PM.

Sofapaka will take on Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday in an FKF Betway Shield Cup at Wundanyi Stadium.

Ahead of the clash head coach Ken Odhiambo has expressed confidence whilst terming the tie must win.

On facing Ulinzi Stars
“It’s a knockout game and a lot is at stake. We going to approach the match as a final because we want to proceed to the finals and win the cup. Winning the trophy will allow us to grace continental football which is a priority for the club. ”

Whether Ulinzi match must win;
“It’s a knockout match and yes it’s a must-win match for us. We want to win the cup and for us to achieve that we have to start by winning Wednesday’s encounter. ”

On team news;
“Clean bill of health for us, we have no fresh injuries to worry about. Everyone is fit and ready for the fight on Wednesday. We are happy to finally have Benard Muiruri back. He joined the rest in full training.”

The match will be staged in Wundanyi Stadium

Sofapaka beat league leaders 1-0 in a betking premier league match played at Ruaraka on Saturday.

Lawrence Juma’s beauty in the first half was all Sofapaka needed to pick maximum points against the Bankers. Juma picked up Kilume’s delivery and with his first touch curled the ball past Joseph Okoth into the back of the net.

Omondi’s save
After the break host came blazing in search of an equalizer, Kevin Omondi was brought into action to save Wekesa’s goal-bound attempt.

Juma’s attempt
Lawrence Juma came close to double our lead with 20 minutes of play remaining, his volley almost beat Okoth but the custodian reacted on time to deny juma.
The bankers kept pressing but a solid defense at the back defended well to ensure we collect the maximum points.