Change of guard at the Champions' technical bench

Coach Benja leaves after two successful years at the helm of the club. This was announced on Monday afternoon by Chairman Lt. Col. JS Mwinyikai in an interview with Michezoafrika.com.

Technical Director Yussuf Chippo will now take over the coaching role. Assistant Coach Sammy retains his post.

They will work together with Chippo and their first assignment will be against Mathare United on Monday night.

We thank Coach Benja for the two successful years. With him, we have won the Kenyan Premier League in 2010 and also the Super 8 last year. We wish him all the best in his endevours.

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Morale high ahead of Leopards clash

 

 

Morale in camp is high as the champions prepare to hostthe on form AFC leopards. Players who spoke to ulinzistars.blogspot said that theyare charged up for that game.

"We have prepared well for this match. They have our debtand it is time for them to refund. Last season they beatus home and away now it is our time", El Capitan Koky said.

"Fans should comeout and support us. They should be prepared to see see fireworks. I am optimistic that I am going to score tomorrow", assistan captain Evans Amwoka says.

Keeper Riky says that the team has put the Thika draw behind their backs.

"What happened in Thika is in the past, now we have to focus on AFC leopards", he said. (Read Riky's interview with Michezoafrika)

Ocho also says that he is prepared to give his best tomorrow.

"This is an important game and we have to give our fans the best tomorrow. I want to give my best and we want a win as a team", he said.

Coach Benja also says thatthey are wary of the on form Leopards but they will fight to the last drop of sweat.