Matano rallies KCB to be ruthless against hosts Homeboyz

The Bankers head into the encounter on the back of three consecutive victories, a run that has propelled them to joint top of the league standings alongside defending champions Gor Mahia. Both sides have accumulated 13 points and boast an identical goal difference of +4.

In their last fixture, KCB FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over APS Bomet in Nairobi, courtesy of a last-minute winning header from Jimmy Owili. The result marked the team's third consecutive win, further boosting confidence within the squad as the league campaign gathers momentum.

Speaking ahead of the weekend fixture, the head coach Robert Matano expressed confidence in the team's recent performances, with the focus always on the next match.

“The most important game is the one coming up on Sunday, and as we always say, you can only win the match when the match ends. We have to remain composed, stick to our game plan and fight for maximum points,” said the head coach.

KCB FC will, however, be without first-choice center back Amaton Samunya, who is suspended following his red card in the match against APS Bomet.

Humphrey Mieno will also remain sidelined as he continues his recovery, while Dennis Maruti steps up his preparations ahead of his return to action. Baron Ochieng is also unavailable after joining the U23 national team.

Despite the absences, the technical bench remains confident in the squad's depth and quality, with the coach backing the available players to maintain the team's recent momentum.

“I believe we have a strong squad and the resilience we have seen in the past two matches, even after having 10 men on the field, is remarkable. We will carry the same mentality as we head to the pitch this weekend, and play for the three points,” he added.