New recruits on target as Kakamega Homeboyz edge Nzoia Sugar in friendly

Kakamega Homeboyz continued their preparations for the new season with a comfortable 2-0 victory over former FKF Premier League side Nzoia Sugar in a preseason friendly at Bukhungu Stadium on Friday, 28 August.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe game provided both sides with an opportunity to assess their squads ahead of the new campaign, with Homeboyz using the encounter to further integrate several of their new recruits into the team.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922045##The opening half ended goalless, although Nzoia Sugar had the best opportunity to break the deadlock after being awarded a penalty midway through the half.James Kibande stepped up to take the spot kick in the 30th minute, but Homeboyz new goalkeeper Brian Opondo proved equal to the challenge. Opondo guessed correctly and made the save to keep the hosts level heading into the break.Homeboyz made significant changes at halftime, introducing a more youthful side, featuring several of their new recruits as coach Edward Manoah continued to assess his options.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Understanding how the Kenyan duo at Charlton faired against TottenhamThe changes quickly paid dividends.Five minutes after the restart, Joseph Kuloba broke the deadlock in the 55th minute after latching onto a delicious through ball before calmly finding the back of the net to put Homeboyz ahead.Kuloba then turned provider ten minutes later, setting up fellow new signing Clem Imbayi for Homeboyz's second goal of the afternoon.STARS ABROAD: Vyner, Anyembe, Ochieng all in action on Friday nightTeenage winger Eugene Barasa also caught the eye during the second half, producing some neat work down the flanks as Homeboyz's youthful side continued to cause problems for the former top-flight outfit.Nzoia Sugar were unable to find a response as Homeboyz controlled the remainder of the contest to seal a 2-0 victory.FKFPL 26-27 PREVIEW: Mette-resurgency has Tusker believing they can do it allThe win provides another positive outing for Homeboyz as they fine-tune their squad, and give their new recruits valuable minutes ahead of the start of the new season.