Muluya admits Slum Derby win is a confidence booster ahead of FKF Cup quarters

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FKFPL Muluya admits Slum Derby win is a confidence booster ahead of FKF Cup quarters

Mark Kinyanjui 15:00 - 26.04.2023

Kariobangi Sharks had gone on a run of four consecutive league losses before beating Mathare United.

The relief on William Muluya’s face was clear to see at the end of Kariobangi Sharks' narrow 2-1 win over Mathare United in the Slum derby as he hopes the win can spur them on ahead of their FKF Cup quarters against Kakamega Homeboyz. 

Sharks had lost each of their last four league games, which had appeared to affect the confidence of the side.

“I am pleased to finally get a win – we had gone on a fairly extended run without winning–,” he said. "Even towards the end of the match, the players looked uncertain but managed to get our lead over the line,” he added.

The tactician, who also doubles up as one of the Harambee Stars’ assistant coaches, believes the win will give them the confidence they need heading into the FKF Cup quarter-final fixture this weekend against Kakamega Homeboyz

"Heading into the cup game on Saturday, it will give us just the confidence that we need because cups require confidence.”

Muluya also believes the return of defender and captain, Kevinluke Otiala has given the side more solidity after a long time out considering the side had become porous defensively in his absence.

“The captain is back and we missed him. We had conceded only five before he got injured. When he got injured we conceded another 35 goals. His leadership at the back was certainly missed.”