KCB's Mwalala eyeing maximum points in Posta tie

“Motivated” Kenyan Premier League side KCB FC will be back in action this weekend against seventh-placed Posta Rangers FC at the Police Sacco Stadium, seeking to stage a strong finish in the league.

The Bankers have been impressive in the FKF-Cup, cruising past Kariobangi Sharks 4-2 on penalties before the recent international break to set up a final date against Police FC later this month.

Head coach Bernard Mwalala believes the bankers can draw inspiration from their qualification to the final, and exhibit good shows in the remaining matches this season.

“The recent wins in the FKF-Cup are indeed a great confidence booster. As we approach the final matches of the season, maintaining that positive momentum and confidence will be crucial. We have trained well for Posta so, I believe we are in a strong position to compete effectively,” observed Mwalala.

With three matches left to play in the 2023/2024 Kenyan Premier League season, KCB will be keen to bag maximum points against Posta, AFC Leopards and City Stars to finish at a respectable position in the log.

The FKF-Cup finalists are 11th in the table garnering 40 points after 31 matches played – the team has won once in the last five outings, picking a draw once while losing on three occasions.

The team played a friendly match against champions Gor Mahia over the weekend where they won 4-2, and Mwalala says his boys are indeed buoyed by the victory.

“We won over a well-oiled team over the weekend so I believe we are in a good position to claim the three points against Posta Rangers. We know their threat in offense and defense but, we are ready to beat them. We anticipate a tough match. However, a win can only be the only foreseeable result,” added Mwalala.

Mwalala is expected to make minimal changes to his squad that started against Sharks in the FKF Cup – Striker Derrick Otanga, and Philemon Nyakwakwa are expected to pair up upfront while the diamond midifield of Henry Onyango, Brian Ochieng and Danson Namasaka is expected to start.

At the back, goalkeeper Farouk Shikhalo, Kevin Okumu, Haniff Wesonga, Francis Onyango, and Herit Mungai will feature for the Ruraka-based side.