Sofapaka’s date with destiny as they carry slim advantage into FKF Premier League playoff return leg

Sofapaka president Elly Kalekwa congratulates his players. Photo: Sofapaka (Ian Wesanza).

Sofapaka’s date with destiny as they carry slim advantage into FKF Premier League playoff return leg

Joel Omotto 08:32 - 14.07.2024

Batoto ba Mungu have their fate in their own hands but their slim advantage is giving Naivas FC great hope of securing Premier League promotion.

Sofapaka will be out to complete the job as they take on Naivas FC in the second leg of the FKF promotion-relegation playoff on Sunday.

Batoto ba Mungu carry a 1-0 advantage from the first leg after Jacob Onyango’s goal gave them a slim win and will need just a draw to retain their top-flight status.

However, it will not be easy against Naivas who created a number of chances but failed to utilise them.

Naivas coach Collins ‘Korea’ Omondi has signaled his intentions to right those wrongs and Sofapaka must be at their best to get away with a result.

“To be honest, we created chances but did not score. We were also carried away in many moments. Situations where we should have taken shots, we kept on passing. We tried to be too pretty,” said Omondi.

“We have to find a way to become more efficient in training. The main problem has been failing to score goals. Creating chances but failing to score is worrying. For over seven games now.”

Sofapaka are the home team for the return leg match at Dandora Stadium and can count on their Premier League experience to push them through.

The 2009 Premier League champions had a difficult season in the top flight and escaped relegation by a whisker on the final day.

Their fate now lies in their own hands since they have to avoid defeat to maintain their 15-year stay in the top flight or succumb and get relegated.