Naivas FC head coach Collins Omondi has backed his side to bounce back and overturn their first-leg defeat to Sofapaka in the FKF Premier League promotion playoff.
Sofapaka narrowly defeated Naivas 1-0 courtesy of a goal by in-form marksman Jacob Onyango in the dying minutes of the clash played on Saturday at the Police Sacco Stadium.
Coach Omondi has emphasized the need to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the upcoming match
While reflecting on their performance in that match, Omondi rued profligacy in front of goal, terming it an area they need to improve on ahead of the return match.
“By bad luck, we conceded a goal in the last minute, but these are mistakes that happen in football, and we understand that. We created a lot of chances, but unfortunately, we didn’t score. My team got carried away, but we will correct that to ensure we find the net in the next game,” noted Omondi.
Coach Omondi emphasized the need to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the upcoming match if they are to prevail at the end of the two-game series.
“So far, it’s a disadvantage to us, but there is a second leg and an away goal aggregate, it means when we go to the second leg, we must secure a win. My players did not always make the right decisions in this match, but I will address and correct these aspects for the next game,” he added.
The return leg will be on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Dandora Stadium, where Naivas will be seeking redemption and promotion to the top-tier league for the first time in their history, while Sofapaka will be aiming to retain their top-flight status next season.
