Mombasa United assistant coach Mohamed Ahmed Mchulla has identified defending from set pieces and managing defensive transitions as major weaknesses his side must address following their defeat to Shabana FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe league newcomers were punished for their defensive lapses as Brian Ogutu opened the scoring from a set piece in the first half before Kevin Omundi and Derrick Oketch capitalized on transitional counterattacks to put Shabana in control, with Oketch's strike ultimately proving decisive in the contest.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101823##Despite late goals from Denis Mabeya and Waziri Junior, Shabana held on to claim victory, leaving Mombasa United to reflect on another disappointing result.Speaking after the match, the former Mathare United assistant coach acknowledged some improvement in his team's performance but singled out their inability to deal with set pieces and opposition transitions as key areas requiring immediate attention."Compared to other matches, today has been better. We have noticed the goals we are conceding, and it is something we have to work on. Today, we conceded through set pieces and defending transitions, which have been major concerns. We need to be compact and make sure we improve our defending from set pieces," he said.Ulinzi Stars coach ask fans to be patient as team struggles to find formThe defeat marked the Mombasa-based outfit fifth loss of the campaign and extended their winless run to six matches.They remain the only side in the 18-team competition yet to register a victory, leaving them rooted at the bottom of the league standings.Mombasa will next travel to Nairobi to face 12-time league champions AFC Leopards, with the coastal outfit seeking to address their defensive shortcomings and finally break their frustrating winless start to the season.Mosimane explains why South Africa will host Harambee Stars in Johannesburg
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