'Mombasa United will win NSL title' - Peter Okidi after touchline debut
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Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 06.05.26. | 07:43
Okidi took over the reins of the coastal side on Thursday, 30 April, crossing over from Shabana FC, after unceremoniously agreeing to mutually part ways
Newly appointed Mombasa United head coach Peter Okidi has made a bold promise of a top-of-the-table finish to the club's faithful after overseeing his first match.
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Okidi took over the reins of the coastal side on Thursday, 30 April, crossing over from Shabana FC, after unceremoniously agreeing to mutually part ways.
The experienced tactician made his touchline debut in the high-octane National Super League (NSL) top-of-the-table clash against Migori Youth on Sunday, 3 May, which ended in a barren draw.
Speaking to the press after the match, the former Nakuru All Stars coach, who received a heroic welcome at the coastal city, exuded confidence in lifting the NSL title.
“I thank the fans for welcoming me. I felt at home, and I want to promise them that Mombasa United will finish at the summit of the table.
It was not the result that we expected. We came for maximum points, but all in all, we got one and are still in contention for top spot,” said Okidi.
Okidi went further to explain the source of his confidence in leading the team to glory.
“I have seen how Migori Youth plays as well as our remaining matches, and I am sure of a top-of-the-table finish,” he added.
Mombasa United are currently second on the NSL table with 65 points, locked on points with league leaders Migori Youth, with only a four-goal difference separating the two sides.
The coastal outfit will be away to FC Talanta in their next match scheduled for Sunday, 10 May, at the Dandora Stadium, the same day that Migori Youth plays host to MOFA FC at Awendo Green Stadium.
After his first match on the touchline, Okidi identified an area where his team needs to make improvements if they are to bag the NSL title.
“We are targeting maximum points in all our remaining matches, and we only need to be more clinical in front of goal.”