Nairobi United head coach Godfrey Oduor has declared that his team is ready to launch a strong defense of their FKF Cup title as they prepare to face L15 at Mbaraki Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Originally slated to face division one side L15 at Mbaraki Stadium earlier in the month on 7th February,Naibois saw their domestic campaign paused due to a grueling schedule in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The clash in Mombasa now carries extra weight as the winners are scheduled to face BMC Allstars in the Round of 32 on the weekend of March 7.
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Nairobi United head coach Godfrey Oduor sets sights on FKF Cup title defense
Speaking in the team’s final training session on Friday ahead of the clash, Oduor emphasized the importance of a winning start to their campaign.
“Tomorrow we have to start our campaign of the Cup strongly. This is the tournament that we won, so we start by playing L15 and our main ambition is to defend our trophy. To defend that, we have to make sure that we start by winning tomorrow’s match against L15 in Mombasa.”
The newly appointed head coach noted that the squad is in high spirits and focused on the collective goal which is retaining their title
“The team is jelling well, the players are in the mood to play and this is a very positive thing. We know for a team to win, we have to be together, we have to be happy for one another, we have to fight for each other, and this is what we are bringing to the team.”
While admitting that information on their opponents is limited, Oduor showed respect for L15’s recent achievements in the lower leagues which has seen them rise to Kenya’s third tier.
“Little is known about the opponent, but of course they were promoted as champions to Division One. It means they have some quality in them and we will take them seriously so that we make sure we collect maximum points.”
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Regarding the team fitness levels, Oduor confirmed a clean bill of health for his traveling squad.
“We are happy that at least all the group that we came with are intact and we don’t have any major concerns. All the players are ready, and it’s just a matter of who will get the first calling berth to be in the first 11.”
Naibois remained in Mombasa after their 1-1 draw against Bandari in the midweek clash at Mbaraki Sports Complex. After the round of 64 fixture,the league debutants will travel back home to play against KCB at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Wednesday.