Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) side, KCB FC have completed the signing of John Mwangi from Mathare United as a replacement for David Simiyu who left the club for Kenya Police FC on a one-year contract.The winger cum striker becomes KCB’s third acquisition this window after the arrival of Sydney Lokale from Kariobangi Sharks and Hillary Wandera who joined the club from Tusker FC after his contract with the Brewers elapsed. He played for the club for three years.Mwangi joins the team as a replacement for Simiyu, the burly forward left the Bankers for Kenya Police FC. Simiyu made his Police debut on Sunday as a replacement for Elvis Rupia in a 0-0 draw with Sofapaka at Wundanyi.The winger’s signing is a boost for Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno’s side that will once again be in contention for the league title this season. They are currently third on the FKF Premier League table with 30 points, four off leaders Kakamega Homeboyz.And John Mwangi aka #MAVADO is officially a banker, a good catch this one @KCBFootball All the best boy pic.twitter.com/Qce1nn5vCR— Anthony Fabian (@akachfab) February 8, 2022 The left winger’s versatility means he can play on either flank, as a striker or a support striker and it is this attribute that Zico will be hoping propels them to their first-ever league title after coming close last season where they finished second behind winners Tusker FC.The team also lost three other players apart from Simiyu as David ‘Messi’ Owino also joined the Law enforcers from the Bankers. Victor Omune whose contract expired moved to AFC Leopards while Curtis Wekesa is a free agent after the expiry of his one year deal with the club.Next for the Bankers is a home match against struggling Bandari FC.
