KCB FC has announced the arrival of five new players as preparations intensify for the 2023/2024 FKF-premier league season.
Striker Derrick Otanga rejoins the Bernard Mwalala-led side from Police FC; Goalkeeper Brian Olang’o is joining the team from Mathare United; Winger Stephen Etyang previously plying his trade at Ulinzi Stars; Defender Bernard Odhiambo from Bandari FC while Defender Herit Mungai joined from Nairobi City Stars.
The bankers will kick-start their new campaign on September 1st against AFC Leopards at the Kasarani Stadium after the postponed Kakamega Homeboyz clash scheduled for this weekend.
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During a morning signing ceremony, KCB FC Assistant Coach Elvis Ayani said:
“The boys are highly motivated ahead of the new season and we cannot wait to begin. We have been preparing for it with the new boys coming in. Otanga, an old KCB boy, knows the team well and has been gelling well with the squad.”
Head Coach Bernard Mwalala has also announced that experienced Goalkeeper Gabriel Andika will captain his team, deputized by Midfielder Brian Ochieng and Maurice Ajwang. Andika takes over from Michael Mutinda, who is still out injured.
KCB, who finished 5th in the previous season, will be looking to turn its fortunes around with the recent recruits and the new technical bench under the tutelage of coach Mwalala.
Derrick Otanga said:
“I am thrilled to be back home after my short stint at Police. This is a place I know very well, and even though I have not worked under coach Mwalala before, he has been instrumental in enabling us to settle in with the rest of the squad. There is of course enormous pressure for me to bag the goals and hopefully help KCB lift this season’s title.”
Otanga, a proven local talent, was the top scorer of the 2021/22 FKF-premier league season and will be keen on propelling KCB FC to its maiden Kenya Premier League title.