Kakonje: We’ve Taken Valuable Lessons from Our Defeat against NAPSA Stars

Kakonje: We’ve Taken Valuable Lessons from Our Defeat against NAPSA Stars

Kalilo Kakonje, the assistant coach of Red Arrows, acknowledges the club’s previous setback in their pursuit of a league and Cup double two years ago.

The Airmen, on the verge of achieving this feat again, narrowly missed out in 2022 when they lost to NAPSA Stars in the final of the ABSA Cup.

Kakonje expresses confidence that Red Arrows have learned valuable lessons from their past defeat and are well-prepared for their upcoming match.

He congratulates Kabwe Warriors for their achievements thus far and recognizes the challenges posed by their opponents, emphasizing their rich history and experienced coach.

Kakonje assures that Red Arrows have thoroughly analyzed their opponents and are eager to clinch victory in the final.

Reflecting on their previous loss to NAPSA Stars, Kakonje mentions that conceding goals has been a concern for the team.

However, he assures that they have addressed this issue in their preparations and are focused on delivering a strong defensive performance in the final.

Despite scoring eleven goals in the tournament, Kakonje acknowledges the importance of improving their defensive capabilities.

He mentions that the team has implemented a rotation system to manage fatigue, emphasizing that their ultimate goal is to secure victory in the final.

Captain Benedict Chepeshi echoes Kakonje’s sentiments, stating that the team is fully prepared for the final and will exert their best efforts to win the ABSA Cup.

Chepeshi emphasizes the hard work put in by the team and acknowledges the challenges posed by their opponents.

The ABSA Cup final is scheduled to kick off at the National Heroes Stadium at 15:30. The winner of the tournament will receive K800,000, with K350,000 reserved for the runner-up.

Additionally, the ABSA Life Player of the Tournament, Top Scorer, and Golden Glove winners will each receive K25,000.