Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Super League (NSL) side SS Assad coach Nassoro Mwakoba is eyeing an improved performance from his side during the second leg of the second-tier league.
“We didn’t have a good first leg. However, I’m looking forward to a better performance in the second leg of the season,” said Mwakoba.
He attributed the team’s poor performance away from home to the long distance they have had to cover from Kwale County.
“Our away record is wanting but I attribute that to fatigue, especially, when traveling upcountry,” said Mwakoba. The former Bandari assistant said his target is a top-five finish at the end of the season.
“Finishing in the top two at the moment is difficult but a playoff is achievable. If not possible, we will be okay with a top-five finish,” said the tactician.
Mwakoba took over from Ali Mwachaunga who was fired by the club in November last year.
Last weekend, SS Assad drubbed Division Two side, Bomachoge Borabu 3-1 to qualify for the last 16 of the Mozzart Bet Cup tournament. They will face giant killers Denmark FC Maganyakulo in the round of 16.
On Sunday, SS Assad will welcome second-placed Mathare United at the Ukunda Showground. They sit 12th on the log with 24 points from 20 games.
In matches scheduled for log leaders, Naivas will entertain Migori Youth at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos as Gusii FC welcome Darajani Gogo at Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho.
Kajiado FC and Silibwet Leons will collide at Ildamat Stadium in Kajiado County while Luanda Villa invite Kibera Black Stars at Mumboha Sports Ground in Vihiga County.
Sunday fixtures;
Vihiga Bullets vs Rainbow FC (Hope Centre)
SS Assad vs Mathare United (Ukunda)
Mulembe United vs Nairobi United (Mumias Complex)
Mombasa Elite vs Kisumu All Stars (Mbaraki )
Dimba Patriots vs Mara Sugar (Wolves Den)
Monday fixture;
Mully Children’s Family FC vs Mombasa Stars ( Kenyatta Stadium)
