Leopards coach Ambani lays down targets for Mashemeji derby
Thursday twentieth February, 2025 03:57 PM|
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AFC Leopards coach Francis Ambani has set his sights on topping Gor Mahia within the coming Mashemeji derby in opposition to Gor Mahia.
Ambani is about to guide the Leopards in opposition to their arch-rivals in a rescheduled Mashemeji derby on Sunday, March 2, 2025, .
Speaking after Leopards‘ 0-0 draw in opposition to Sofapaka on Wednesday, February 20, Ambani stated he’s below no phantasm of what’s going to be at stake forward of the much-anticipated conflict.
The former Leopards striker revealed what knowledgeable his substitute within the conflict in opposition to Sofapaka in a match he termed his facet solely ran out of time.
Ambani, who registered his disappointment with the result of the conflict, famous that he initiated adjustments to attempt to rejuvenate his midfield in opposition to Sofapaka.
“We had issues in the midfield and we were struggling in initial phases. We opted to bring in Bandi to inject more skills. We also brought in Frederick Alushula who is experienced despite being new to the team. It changed a lot in the game but I feel we ran out of time,” Ambani stated on his adjustments.
On his strategy to the derby, the coach opted to play his playing cards near his chest, saying he solely trying to get the leads to the sport.
Ingwe head into the conflict trying to shut the hole between them and Gor.
Derby day
Fourth-placed Ingwe is ranked two factors behind Gor with Ambani expressing his sentiments of how essential a win could possibly be for the crew’s progress.
”Every coach seems to be to win his video games and I’m no exception. I do know Gor Mahia will give you their recreation plan. I’m on the lookout for a win as it will likely be my first recreation within the derby. A win might be a large end result. I am going again to see what we are able to do and see how we are able to get a end result that may give one thing to the followers.” he stated.
Statistics
Leopards might be desirous to make a case within the derby buoyed by their house followers.
In the earlier assembly pitting the 2, Ingwe has managed solely a single win in the past three seasons of the KPL league. The crew’s final win got here in May 2023 in a 2-1 win.
The end result got here after a barren draw within the first-leg assembly.
Before the 2023 season, Leopards slumped to a 1-0 defeat earlier than recording a 1-1 draw within the return leg of 2022 season.
Gor Mahia asserted their dominance within the 2024 season successful each ties of the conflict with a 2-0 and 1-0 scoreline.