KCB assistant coach Godfrey Oduor has tipped the duo of Henry Onyango and Francis Kahiro to plug in the massive gaps left in the striking department by the duo of Derrick Otanga and Sydney Lokale.The two forwards left the KCB a couple of days ago with unconfirmed reports suggesting that they could be headed for professional football in North Africa.Their departure was initially thought to be a big blow for the Bankers who are gearing up for another league title stab but Oduor says, it is an opportunity for the duo of Onyango and Kahiro to shine.##NAJAVA_MECA_6580676##Kahiro, who likes cutting through from the flanks was acquired by the club from FC Talanta while Onyango has been with the club for the past three years having joined from Western Stima.Oduor said the two forwards have what it takes to lead the striking department and ensure the Golden Shoe that was won by Otanga is claimed by the one of them.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Otanga finished the season with sixteen goals, one ahead of Kenya Police FC winger Clifton Miheso. Bandari forward Felix Oluoch who was attached to Sharks last season had twelve goals against his name.”Onyango and Kahiro have to step up since we lost two proven goal scorers. They have the talent and experience and should therefore succeed. Of course we would have loved to have Lokale and Otanga in the new season but we are happy that they are progressing to the next level, ” said the former Kibera Black Stars head coach.Second tier outfit Naivas parts ways with coach MainaApart from signing Kahiro, KCB have also acquired Danson Chetambe who left Bandari following the expiry of his contract. Bryne Omondi and Harun Mwale joined from Posta Rangers and Ulinzi Stars respectively.Zedekiah Otieno coached side is also said to have raided Wazito and left with Maurice Ojwang’ with Kelvin Okumu also set to join from Nairobi City Stars.”We have recruited well and we read for the new season. The remaining weeks to the start of the competition will help us know if we will add another striker,” added Oduor.
