How Kakamega Homeboyz Intend to Leverage on Support from Mozzart Bet and Win Two Titles Next Season

Kakamega Homeboyz ended their long wait for their first title on July 1, 2023, when they clinched the Mozzart Bet Cup at the Kasarani Stadium.

Homeboyz beat Tusker 1-0 in the high-stakes final courtesy of a second-half goal from experienced winger Kevin Amwayi.

Ordinarily, cup winners’ pocket Kshs. 2 million in prize money but Homeboyz banked an extra million given that the tournament and club are both bankrolled by gaming firm Mozzart Bet.

The firm has sponsored the cup in the last two seasons while their partnership with Homeboyz has been in existence since December 2020.

Interestingly, both Homeboyz and the cup organizers (Football Kenya Federation) receives Kshs. 20 million from the betting firm per season with the club set to pocket an extra five million should they win the league title.

Homeboyz failed to retain the title in the last season as they fell 1-0 to KCB in the quarterfinals played at the Dandora Stadium.

New Coach under Instructions to Reclaim Cup

Recently, Homeboyz made changes in their technical bench, bringing in coach Ken Kenyatta to fill in the gap left by Patrick Odhiambo, who who resigned and joined KCB.

Kenyatta joined Homeboyz on a year-long deal marking his return to the touchline after five months in the cold.

Odhiambo, left Homeboyz with his head high as he will be best remembered as the coach who brought the first title to the club and pushed open the door to continental football. 

Club chairman Cleophas Shimanyula says Kenyatta has firm instructions to ensure that the club wins the tournament for the second time and secures a return ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup. 

Support from Mozzart Bet Key

While backing Kenyatta to reclaim the title that is currently in possession of Kenya Police, Shimanyula said he was confident of the club achieving more success on the pitch thanks to the continued patronage with the gaming firm.

For a long time, the outspoken club administrator has wished for Abana Abeingo to lay hands on the league title and break the dominance enjoyed by Gor Mahia and Tusker in the last decade.

Homeboyz came close in 2020, but their bid was punctured by the coronavirus pandemic while their excellent run in 2022 counted for nothing as the season was ultimately annulled.

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Shimanyula believes that Kenyatta has what it takes to not only reclaim the Mozzart Bet Cup but also win the league title.

"The sponsorship we have been enjoying with Mozzart Bet has been playing a huge role in the improved performance we have had over the years. I believe we are able to win both titles this season," added Shimanyula.