Kakamega Homeboyz on Friday, 7 August continued with their preparations for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season with an intensive pre-season tour of Eldoret, where they played two of their four friendly matches scheduled for this weekend.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kakamega-based side began the day with a 2-0 victory over Kivaywa FC. Boniface Nyabuto opened the scoring, before Thomas Omolle added a second to ensure Homeboyz kicked off the tour on a winning note.Homeboyz carried that momentum into their second fixture against Eldoret Select, producing an even more dominant display in a 4-1 triumph.CAF throws full support behind embattled FIFA president InfantinoVice captain Glen Masava stole the headlines with a well-taken brace, while Moses Mudavadi and Ibrahim Joshua also found the back of the net as the visitors showcased their attacking depth. Eldoret Select managed a consolation goal, but Homeboyz remained in complete control for much of the contest.The six goals scored across the two matches will delight coach Edward Manoah, whose side has been steadily building chemistry following an active transfer window that has seen several experienced players arrive alongside promising young talent.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883156##The club is scheduled to continue its pre-season programme with two more friendlies on Saturday, 8 August, before returning home for another high-profile test against AFC Leopards next week.The Eldoret trip forms another crucial phase of Homeboyz's pre-season programme as the technical bench looks to build chemistry within a squad that has undergone a significant overhaul during the current transfer window. TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How new Shabana goalkeeper will shift the club's game modelHomeboyz have been among the busiest clubs in the market, bringing in a blend of proven experience and exciting young talent in a clear statement of intent ahead of the new campaign.Former Gor Mahia captain Geoffrey Okoth, veteran defender Charles Momanyi, Maurice Ojwang, Boniface Omondi and the aforementioned Joshua headline a recruitment drive that has injected leadership and top-flight pedigree into the squad.The club has also strengthened with youthful additions, including creative midfielder Lennox Kimani, promising winger Eugene Barasa, Timothy Ndayala, Joseph Kuloba and Clem Imbayi, giving Manoah increased competition for places across the pitch.Kapchebar sets massive target after Mozzart Bet’s timely grassroots football boostSeveral of the new arrivals have already begun making their mark in pre-season, with Omondi, Ndayala, Imbayi and Josephat Lopaga finding the back of the net in recent friendly victories as the squad continues to gel.The four matches in Eldoret are expected to provide valuable minutes for both the experienced recruits and the club's emerging talents, with the coaching staff likely to rotate heavily as they assess combinations and fitness levels.Mozzart Bet donates to team inspired by Aldrine Kibet and fast-rising KCB defenderAfter returning from Eldoret, Homeboyz will shift their attention to what promises to be their biggest pre-season assignment yet—a high-profile friendly against regional rivals AFC Leopards at Bukhungu Stadium next Wednesday. The fixture is expected to offer a sterner examination of the club's title ambitions as preparations for the new FKF Premier League season gather momentum.
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