KCB FC target maiden title as new KPL season kicks off
KCB FC patron Azu Ogolla presents a football to the newly signed KCB FC coach Robert Matano signs moments after his contract signing. He was formally announced as the new head coach today at Kencom in Nairobi, having joined from Tanzanian side, Fountain Gate FC.
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KCB Football Club
is eyeing a fresh chapter as they begin the new Kenyan Premier League (KPL) season on Friday against Tusker
FC, under newly appointed head coach Robert Matano.
The Bankers, who
finished ninth last season with 42 points, have set their sights on a
maiden league title with Matano tasked to deliver silverware for the
Ruaraka-based side.
Speaking during the team’s luncheon at the KCB Leadership Centre, Coach Robert Matano said they have a team capabale of beating anyone in the Kenyan topflight.
“We have built a team that combines experience, energy, and ambition. The players understand the task ahead, and our focus is to start the season strongly against Tusker. It won’t be easy, but I believe in the character and quality of this group to deliver results and make our fans proud,” he observed.
The squad has
undergone major reinforcement across all positions. In goal, Arnold Matumule
from Rutsiro FC and Elvis Ocharo Ochieng from Nairobi City Stars add depth.
The defense has
been boosted with Rowland Makati (Nairobi City Stars), Fadhili Masoud (Dodoma
Jiji), Josphat Andafu Mukhwana (Tusker Youth), Kenneth Wambua (Dynamo), Gideon
Samuel Werre (AFC Leopards), Amatton Samunya (Ulinzi Stars), and Clyde Sinaji
Navade (Nyasa Big Bullets).
In midfield,
experience meets creativity with Humphrey Mieno (Sofapaka), Apollo Otieno
(Dodoma Jiji), Jack Okello Onganya (Sofapaka), Fortune Omoto (Kariobangi
Sharks), and Richard Omondi (Leads United).
On the wings,
Bonface Omondi Owino (Gor Mahia) adds pace, while in attack, Kelvin Etemesi
Injili (Nairobi City Stars) and Congolese forward Tedja Wanumbi (FC Mwan) will
spearhead the goal hunt.
At the heart of the
team, Matano has handed the captain’s armband to long-serving defender Nahashon
Alembi, entrusting him with leading the new-look squad.
“It is an honor to
captain this team at such an exciting time. We have a good mix of experienced
and young players, and together we are determined to fight for the club’s first
league title. The responsibility is big, but I am ready to lead by example on
and off the pitch,” said Alembi.
With renewed depth
and a decorated coach at the helm, KCB FC enters the new campaign determined to
chase it’s first-ever league title.
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