Wazalendo head coach Fidhelis Kimanzi says there is still a lot of work to do for his side to reach the level he wants, despite their win on Sunday against Mombasa Sports Club at City Park.

This was their return leg of the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Premier League, where Wazalendo thrashed won 3-0, having shared a goalless draw during their reverse leg early June in Mombasa.

Midfielder’s Dennis Mwanzo, Mathews Mutiso and forward Sutcliffe Usagi were on target for the winners.

Kimanzi was open that his players did not stick to the plan they had for the match.

 “The game wasn’t good to be honest, but the results favored us,” said Kimanzi.

 “The players failed to follow our strategy we had planned to execute against MSC. There was a bit of disconnect, as some players had been out injured and in their come back, they were not able to play at the level I expected. However, there were a lot of positives from the players,” he explained.

 This was the second match Wazalendo to win in their past nine matches, having drawn thrice and losing four, ruling them out of the title race.

The result saw them move a slot ahead to fourth on the 10-team standings with 22 points, while MSC remained bottom with six points.

Kimanzi who has been away for about two years with the national team, says his aim is to restore the team to the form they were in, in the year 2019.

“Basically, our performance level has gone down compared to 2019. My role is to restore the club to the standard they are required to play. My responsibility is to restore the previous confidence and change a few tactics for betterment,” he added.

In women’s league, Strathmore University won the league with two matches to go, after defeating their varsity rival United States University (USIU) 4-2, in a tight varsity derby staged at City Park.

 The results saw them extend the lead with 28 points, meaning their closest competitors Lakers and Blazers cannot catch up with them, even if they win their remaining two matches.

 In Kisumu, Lakers wrapped up the league in high spirits after trouncing DFG Wolverines 3-0.