We play against KK Homeboyz fc at Bukhungu stadium on 21st March 2021 for our round 15 match Betking Premier League. And this is how we lineup to face them, as headed by our coach Ken Odhiambo.

STARTING ELEVEN INCLUDE:

Kevin Omondi .35
David Nshimirimana .6
Roy Okal .10
Ambrose Sifuna .11
Michael Kibwage .12
Amissi Bizimana .13
Titus Achesa .20
Isaac Mitima .23
Lawrence Juma .24
Nixon Omondi .28
Sebastine Sunday .66

Subs
Simon Masaka .99
Brian Magonya .2
Collins Wakhungu .7
Joseph Waithira .16
Alex Imbusia .19
Sammy Imbuye .25
Stephen Okola .27
David Kingatua .40
Kefa Aswani .50

The manager held his pre-match press briefing ahead of Sunday’s showdown against Kakamega Homeboyz. The coach discussed maximum points, mentality, consistency, and more.

On Homeboyz fixture;
We are facing strong opposition on Sunday, they are compact at the back and lethal upfront that makes them a hard side not to crack easily. The point difference tells it, we are in for a tough match jut we are well prepared for the duel on Sunday.”

On previous meetings with Homeboyz;
” It has always been close affairs in our past fixtures though we have emerged winners in most occasions and we only want to maintain on the record.”

On mentality;
“To win matches, be at the top, and challenge for the title calls for strong mentality from players throughout. It has been a concern for us in the past fixtures where we lost matches that we should have picked maximum points. We want to be champions and for us to achieve that we need to up on our mentality, we have discussed it and I only hope we start seeing a positive change on it.”

On maximum points on Homeboyz fixture;
“Sunday’s game is a crucial one for us because we seriously need the points. We go into the clash with the sole aim of bagging the points and of course bragging rights too. Our away record is a poor one and we want to bring an end to such by winning Homeboyz fixture and making it two out of two from Posta Rangers win a fortnight ago.”

On consistency;
“It’s still a huge concern, we haven’t had a string of positive results from our fixtures and we want to bring an end to it. A win over Homeboyz and the next two home fixtures will give us a proper picture and momentum.”

On missing five key squad members;
“A huge blow to us missing our key point men up front but we have a good squad and I believe those selected will do a splendid job on Sunday.”

Kakamega Homeboyz will host Sofapaka on Sunday 21st March at Bukhungu Stadium

Below is the latest on Injuries and illness from our medical department ahead of the Kakamega Homeboyz match.

Injuries
Aigba Moubarak
Shoulder: Custodian Moubarak is back undertaking light training. The Togo international will miss the Homeboyz tie as he aims for a full recovery.

Timothy Otieno
Foot: Otieno sustained a foot injury on his left foot in training. The striker will miss the Kakamega Homeboyz match.

Illness
Mohamed Kilume
Malaria: Vice-captain Mohamed Kilume will miss Sunday’s duel due to a Malaria infection

Brain Nyakan
Malaria: Forward Brian Nyakan is out too due to a Malaria infection. The striker is currently under medication.

Pistone Mutamba
Typhoid Infection: Striker Pistone Mutamba has typhoid Infection. He will miss the tie as he continues with treatment.

We shall take on host Kakamega Homeboyz in a Betking Premier League match on Sunday at the Bukhungu Stadium.

Ahead of the match below is a preview of all you need to know about Sunday’s fixture.

Match Stats:
A total of eleven matches were played across all competitions, in the eleven fixtures we have won four, our opponents two while the other five fixtures ended in a draw. A sum of 24 goals have been scored in the eleven fixtures played while five yellow cards have been issued in the same period.

Form guide
A point difference separates us from our opponents. We have 19 points and placed at the tenth position while Homeboyz is placed eleventh with 18 points. In the last three outings for both sides, we have won one and drawn twice while our opponents have won one while losing the other two.

Team News
Aigba Moubarak
Shoulder: Keeper Moubarak will yet again miss the Homeboyz tie. The custodian continues with recovery in a bid to return fully fit.

Date : Sunday 21st March
Venue : Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega.
Time: 3:00PM.

Bizimana Amissi exclusive interview.

Burundian International Bizimana Amissi faced the club’s media in an exclusive interview.

The midfielder talks on his football journey, move to the club, the FKF Premier League, adaptation, ambitions, and National team call up. Here is what the midfielder had to say.

On his football journey;

“In my professional career, I have turned out for 6 clubs,
I began my journey at FC Flambo Raha I would then make a move to Uviru where I turned out for Vivi Football Club.
Another opportunity would come calling and I had to switch to Bukavu Dawa FC based in Bukavu. Later on, I joined both Virunga Goma Lumbubashi Sport where I had my final career journey in Congo before joining Rukinzo of Burundi.”

On his move to the club;
“The club president Mr. Elly Kalekwa had been following my journey in football for some time, his interest in me grew while I was at Rukinzo Football Club of Burundi. Mr. Kalekwa would on most occasions come to watch some of our matches in Burundi and at times I would as well share videos of the matches. We kept in touch, he expressed to me his ambitions and that of the club and one word stood and that is to be champions. This what made it easier for me to make my decision to join the club. He the President of the club took his time to fly to Burundi where he held talks with my former employer and finalized my move to Sofapaka.”

On his debut game;
“I honestly felt so good to play my first match for Sofapaka just a day after putting pen to paper at the club. I came on as a substitute in a match we won 2-0 against Zoo Kericho. I came on as a substitute in subsequent three matches that flowed and am glad I finally had my first start for the club over the weekend when we took on Posta Rangers.”

On his thoughts on the club;
“The team now has depth to compete effectively to be champions, we are a set of new of players who have joined the club and it’s only a matter of time we get to jell and cause teams troubles. We have a supportive coach who is well learned and by the end of the first leg we shall be good to go.”

On the standards of the FKF League;
“The league is so competitive, every team is fighting hard for the points and a place for top honors. In the matches have played I have experienced physicality, lots of goals being scored, no underdogs, and each game and win counts when you want to be champions. Am not worried but am adapting well to the new environment and I believe I will settle in time.”

On his ambitions;
“It’s every player’s dream to grow and make much better moves when opportunities arise. Am not an exemption because that’s my desire too. Sofapaka is a big step for me to realize my dreams but in achieving so I have to be at my best to help the club to become champions. It’s by doing so that my abilities will be identified and dreams realized.”

On National team call up;
“Am super elated to have been called up to the National team of Burundi for the upcoming African Cup Of Nations(AFCON) qualifier matches. It’s my second call up and I look forward to the challenge yet again.”

Amissi will be hoping to make it six out of six outings for the club when we take on Bidco United on Saturday.

Bidco United held Sofapaka to a barren draw in a Betking Premier League match played on Saturday at Wundanyi Stadium.

Bidco’s half
Visitors Bidco had a brilliant first half, they had numerous chances to convert but were denied by a well-organized Batoto Ba Mungu defense. Former Tusker and Sofapaka forward Peter Nzuki and Stephen Waruru came so close for Bidco but their attempts were well dealt with by keeper Kevin Omondi.

Hosts half
The second half witnessed a strong final half from the team. A series of counterattacks from both the left and right wings proved dangerous but a strong Bidco defense frustrated our attempts. Towards the final minutes of the game, Lawrence Juma would have scored the decisive goal but lack of composure would see him blast his shot off target.

Sifuna shines
Young star Ambrose Sifuna continued to prove a point, the former Soy United winger had a decent game proving a thorn at Bidco’s defense. The youngster had four dangerous solo attempts but was saved.

New signings feature
Our deadline day signings are all featured in the encounter. A second-half appearance for the trio of Mutamba, David King’atua, and Alex Imbusia

Coach’s comment
“Bidco had a good first half, they were on top but we defended well. The second half was ours to get the maximum points but sadly we picked a point.”

On whether Bidco draw is a disappointment;
“Honestly yes we feel disappointed especially when playing at home. We came for the three points in the game but then a point out of it. We welcome the point and shift our focus to the next fixture against Kakamega Homeboyz.”

On new signings ;
“Today we had all our deadline day signings feature in the game. Am happy we have players in every position and it’s only a matter of time for the team to gel. Once we achieve that then we shall be good to go.” The coach concluded.

Sofapaka next faces Kakamega Homeboyz.

Bidco held host Sofapaka 0-0 in a tightly contested Betking Premier League enencounter.

Half of chances
First half of the match witnessed a host of missed chances from both sides, we came close through Otieno a quick counter the left flank, Achesa delivered a low dangerous cross but Otieno failed to tap in with keeper well beaten. Bidco would then come close through Waruru, the former Sofapaka striker beat Achesa to the ball but his final third hit the side net.

Omondi’s twin save
Bidco once again came close through Nzuki, the former Tusker skipper had his two attempts on goal saved by keeper Kevin Omondi.

Close half

Final half of the game would have couple of chances missed by both sides. Sofapaka was more dangerous in push for the decisive goal, Juma had a perfect chance but his volley went too high. The draw puts Batoto Ba Mungu at 19 points on the log.

Up next we shall hit the road to Kakamega to face Kakamega Homeboyz

We host Bidco fc at Wundanyi stadium on 6th March 2021 for our round 14 match Betking Premier League. And this is how we lineup to face them, as headed by our coach Ken Odhiambo

STARTING ELEVEN INCLUDE:

Kevin Omondi .35
Mohamed Kilume .4
David Nshimirimana .6
Roy Okal .10
Ambrose Sifuna .11
Michael Kibwage .12
Amissi Bizimana .13
Timothy Otieno .15
Titus Achesa .20
Isaac Mitima .23
Lawrence Juma .24

Subs
Simon Masaka .9
Pistone Mutamba .9
Alex Imbusia .17
Michael Bodo .22
Stephen Okolla .27
Nixom Omondi .28
David Kingátua .40
Paul Kiongera .55

Sofapaka host Bidco United on Saturday 6th March in a Betking Premier League fixture.

Ahead of the clash, Head coach Ken Odhiambo gave his thoughts on the match, and this what he had to say.

On facing Bidco United ;

“We are meeting for the first time in a competitive fixture, definitely it will be an interesting encounter with maximum points at stake. We are going to face Bidco on a different approach with the sole aim of emerging victorious on Saturday.”

On whether Bidco’s form a worry ;

” Football is a game of chances and moments, they Bidco are on a good momentum having won four out four. But it’s not a big worry to us we are giving it an approach just as any other match, we have to be compact and decisive upfront.”

On whether a must-win tie;

” Definitely yes we are playing at home and it comes with its pressure to deliver. We are targeting the three points and we want to win this tie to get our first back-to-back win of the season.”

On whether new signings to feature on Saturday

” Yes a few new faces may feature on Saturday but that’s a decision we shall make on the match day.”

On injuries;

“We have keeper Aigba Moubarak who is undergoing recovery, he should be well come next week. We have Sebastine Sunday who unfortunately fell ill Thursday night and he too will miss Bidco tie.” The coach concluded.

The match will kick-off at 3 pm EAT at Stadium.

Our medical team has provided the latest on injuries and recoveries ahead of Bidco United tie.

Injury :
Aigba Moubarak
Shoulder: Moubarak is the only injury concern. The custodian resumed light training as he speeds up on his recovery.

Recoveries :
Michael Bodo
Groin: Bodo has fully recovered. The defender has had full training sessions with the team and will be available for selection for Saturday’s match.

Stephen Okola
Back Injury – Okola has shaken off a back knock that has put him out for the last two outings. The young defender had full training session with the team and will be available for selection ahead of Bidco clash.

The match will be played on Saturday 6th in Wundanyi.