NSL: Naivas plot bounceback after MOFA setback

Naivas FC are determined to bounce back to winning ways when they face Nairobi City Stars in their upcoming fixture after suffering a narrow defeat to Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA FC) in their last National Super League outing.

‎The side went down 1-0 in the encounter at the weekend, a result that left the team frustrated and affected the morale within the squad.

‎Speaking to Citizen Digital, head coach Elvis Ayany admitted the loss took a psychological toll on some of his players but insisted that efforts are underway to restore confidence ahead of their next match.

‎According to Ayani, the technical bench has been working closely with the players in training to ensure they quickly recover from the disappointment and refocus on the task ahead.

‎“The defeat affected some of the players mentally and psychologically, but we are working on it as we continue preparing for the next match. Our goal is to ensure we get the three points,” said Ayani.

‎The coach also expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating during the match against MOFA, accusing the referee of awarding what he believes was an undeserved penalty to their opponents, a decision he feels played a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match.

‎"We did not lose fairly, the video evidence tells it all. We lost through a penalty that was not a penalty, we had an upper hand and it's difficult for us to let it go," he said.