KINONDONI Municipal Council (KMC) FC head coach Abdihamid Moalin has identified his team’s finishing as a critical area for improvement during the upcoming FIFA international break.

Despite securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Kagera Sugar at the KMC Complex on Thursday, 

Moalin (pictured) believes his side squandered several scoring opportunities that could have resulted in a more comfortable win.

KMC FC have struggled to convert their chances into goals this season, scoring only four times while conceding eight in their first seven league matches. 

Though the team has consistently demonstrated solid performances on the field, their ability to finish chances has been lacking. Even with Oscar Paul's lone goal against Kagera Sugar, the Kino Boys have failed to find the back of the net consistently.

Moalin has acknowledged his team's defensive improvements but expressed frustration with their offensive inefficiency. KMC's attackers have repeatedly missed scoring opportunities, often leaving matches with just one goal and allowing opponents to regain possession.

During the international break, Moalin is eager to focus on strengthening his squad following their recent victory, which he hopes will boost morale after a disappointing start to the season, where they have only secured two wins.

While Moalin has praised his team’s creativity and defensive line, he remains concerned about their lack of offensive firepower.

"I'm thrilled about today’s win. We need to keep working diligently. From a coaching perspective, we must be more ruthless in front of goal to score more and earn maximum points in this marathon league. Early points are crucial," Moalin said.

"Today, my players were exhausted due to consecutive matches, but they still maintained our standards. The international break gives us a chance to review our seven games, identify our mistakes, and devise strategies as a team to replicate last season's performance or even surpass it," he added.

Moalin is determined to build on KMC's fifth-place finish from the previous Premier League season. While they had a respectable showing, the team fell short of Coastal Union, who were eliminated in the preliminary stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The coach acknowledged: "Our defense has its issues, but if our attackers were performing their roles effectively and scoring more goals, we’d be talking about different things. There’s work to be done to improve our attacking line and make it a threat like it was in the previous season."

KMC FC are gearing up for a strong showing as the Premier League season progresses. Last year, the team finished in fifth place with 37 points, collecting eight wins, 13 draws, and nine losses in 30 matches.

Following the international break, KMC will face a tough test against league leaders Singida Black Stars, who have been in impressive form, amassing 13 points so far. 

After their clash with Singida Black Stars, KMC will travel to face Tanzania Prisons before returning home to host Namungo.