Coach Odhiambo rallies Bandari FC to break the slump and fight

Bandari FC head coach Ken Odhiambo is urging every corner of his squad to step up as the club battles to shake off a string of disappointing results in the FKF Premier League (FKF-PL).

After a narrow 1-0 home loss at home in Mbaraki to Kakamega Homeboyz, the tactician isn't pointing fingers—he’s calling for unity and for every player to meet the moment.

“We must learn and admit that football demands patience and heart. It’s not easy. You have to cope with the pressure,” said Odhiambo. “Even when you win, the pressure doesn't go away—it only shifts to the next game. If you’re not feeling that pressure, maybe you’re not cut out for this.”

Currently sitting 9th on the league table with 36 points from 27 matches, Bandari FC have struggled with form and depth. Odhiambo acknowledged that several players in the current squad are still green, and the absence of key men like Fidel and Sharif due to suspension has exposed the team’s fragility.

“They had five yellow cards each, so they missed the game. But football isn’t about individuals. All 30 players have to be ready to step up when called upon,” he said.

Coach Ken isn’t interested in excuses; he has made it clear that the road ahead won’t be easy, but with a united front, Bandari can find their rhythm once again.

“This team still has a long way to go. We can’t afford to rely too heavily on certain players. That’s something we must fix if we want to move forward.”

In their last five KPL matches, the ‘Dockers' have secured just one win against Ulinzi Stars, earned a draw with Tusker FC, and suffered three defeats in the hands of Kakamega Homeboyz, Gor Mahia, and Shabana FC.

Now, they turn their attention to this weekend’s away clash against Kariobangi Sharks in Nairobi, hoping to change their fortunes.