Odhiambo backs Bandari to bounce back from underwhelming season

Bandari FC head coach Ken Odhiambo will use the final two matches of the 2024–2025 Kenya Premier League (KPL) season as preparation for the next season.

Speaking exclusively to Citizen Digital a day after a goalless draw against AFC Leopards, Odhiambo said he intends to test players in unfamiliar positions to assess their versatility and readiness ahead of the new season.

“To be honest, this is like our pre-season. Since we can’t win the league, we’re trying out different players in different roles to fully understand their capabilities.

“By the time we begin serious pre-season training, we’ll have a clear picture of the entire squad’s strengths.”

The Dockers, as Bandari FC are popularly known, have had an inconsistent run this season.

Over their last five games, they've recorded only one win, one draw, and suffered a single loss against Police FC.

“I can't say we've had a good season, especially in the second leg. We dropped too many easy points that we should have secured.

“But we have an opportunity to turn things around next season, and it all begins with proper preparation,” added Odhiambo.

So far, Bandari have registered 10 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses in their 32 matches this season.

Despite the mixed results, the team boasts one of the league’s top scorers—Beja Nyamawi—who currently sits fourth in the Golden Boot race with 12 goals, just five behind leader Moses Shumah of Kakamega Homeboyz.

Bandari FC are currently in 8th place on the KPL table with 42 points from 32 matches.