Homeboyz close preseason with mixed results in double-headerDownload our MozzartSport App for More NewsKakamega Homeboyz brought their preseason campaign to a close on Saturday with a busy double-header at the Mumias Sports Complex, securing victory over FKF Division One side Bungoma Superstars before falling to fellow FKF Premier League outfit Shabana in their second outing of the day.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907036##The first match ended in a 3-1 victory for Homeboyz, with new signing David Majak putting in an impressive attacking display.Majak struck twice to underline his growing importance to coach Edward Manoah's plans ahead of the new season. Kenya Police Bullets land Tanzanian giants in CAF Women's Champions League qualifiersThe forward, who joined Homeboyz after featuring for Kariobangi Sharks, showed his finishing ability as he helped the Kakamega-based side overcome the Division One opposition.Zinedine Wesonga completed the scoring for Homeboyz, who were able to walk away with a comfortable victory and another useful workout as Manoah continued to assess his squad and fine-tune his preferred combinations.The second fixture against Shabana proved more competitive, with Homeboyz producing what was arguably their more entertaining display of the two matches.Former Bidco defender joins Kakamega Homeboyz after successful trialsDespite creating promising moments and enjoying good spells of possession, Homeboyz were unable to convert their opportunities into goals. Instead, Shabana capitalised on one of their opportunities when Brian Michira scored against the run of play to give the Kisii-based side a 1-0 victory.The defeat did little to take away from Homeboyz's overall performance, with the coaching staff getting another valuable opportunity to assess the squad against Premier League opposition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907090##Saturday's double-header also offered a final glimpse of the squad Manoah has assembled during an eventful preseason. Homeboyz have been among the more active clubs in the transfer market, bringing in a blend of experienced players and promising younger talents as they seek to build a competitive side for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League campaign.Experienced Migori Youth winger reveals secret weapon for FKFPL survivalThe two matches therefore served as the final competitive preparations before the focus shifts entirely to league football. With preseason now officially concluded, Homeboyz will turn their attention to the opening weekend of the FKF Premier League. The team is set to travel to Mombasa for their match week one assignment against FKF Premier League newcomers Mombasa United.After weeks of training, squad changes and a series of friendly matches, the trip to the Coast will provide the first real test of whether Homeboyz can turn their preseason preparations into a positive start to the new campaign.
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