Muluya flags key concern at Kariobangi Sharks
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It is not all gloom, however, as the coach expressed satisfaction with the team’s defensive solidity
Kariobangi Sharks FC coach William Muluya has admitted that a lack of firepower up front is a concern for him — a problem he acknowledges existed even last season.
Two matches into the new campaign, Sharks are yet to find the back of the net. Their games against Bandari FC and Ulinzi Stars both ended in barren draws. In terms of chances created, they offered little going forward but have still managed to collect two points ahead of the international break.
On Wednesday, after the stalemate with Ulinzi Stars, a match they were perhaps fortunate not to lose. Muluya conceded that a lot of work needs to be done in attack. He noted that even last season, they only managed 29 goals, the lowest in the club’s top-flight history. His target this season is to restore the team’s attacking flair and make them a free-scoring side once again.
“If you look at the number of goals we scored last season, it was 29, the lowest ever in our league campaign. For the nine seasons we have been in the top flight, we have had strikers top the scoring charts in four of them. We need to get back to those times. I intend to keep working on converting our goal-scoring chances,” Muluya said.
It is not all gloom, however, as the coach expressed satisfaction with the team’s defensive solidity in the opening two matches. Sharks have often been known for scoring freely while conceding heavily, and Muluya is encouraged by the clean sheets.
“In the game against Bandari, we were the underdogs. Today, we were also the underdogs. I am very happy that in the first two games, we have not conceded a goal. We will continue working the same way for the upcoming fixtures,” he said.
Reflecting on the result against Ulinzi, Muluya admitted they did not deserve to win and praised his players for securing a point.
“Playing with this young team… the game was indeed tough for us. It would have been unfair for Sharks to win, but all in all we appreciate the young players we have in the squad,” he added.
Next up for Sharks is a clash against KCB FC, with the date yet to be confirmed.
