Kenya Commercial Bank Football Club’s fast-rising defender, Haniff Wesonga, has expressed confidence in his team’s title chances despite last weekend’s setback.The bankers suffered a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Tusker FC, a result that saw KCB fall ten points behind Gor Mahia, who currently lead the table with 37 points.This setback also caused them to drop further down the standings to seventh position.##NAJAVA_MECA_7796750##The defeat marked the first time the Bernard Mwalala-coached side experienced back-to-back losses this season, following a 1-0 defeat a fortnight ago by bottom-placed side Nzoia Sugar.Despite the recent poor run, the 20-year-old goal-scoring defender remains optimistic about their title chances.He stated, “The defeat by Tusker was a result that caught us by surprise; we never expected the outcome, but that’s football. Nonetheless, the defeat is behind us now, and we are focused on the upcoming fixtures.”Fkf Mchezaji Wa WikiHanif Wesonga Ndiye Mchezaji Wa Wiki Wa Fkf, Anachezea Klabu Ya Kcb, pic.twitter.com/RcFaBLxGcU— LOOK UP TV (@lookuptv) December 1, 2023 The bankers are set to face Ulinzi Stars on Sunday, and Wesonga believes that avoiding defeats and collecting maximum points will bring them within reach of Gor Mahia.”I am optimistic we still stand a chance despite the ten-point gap between us and Gor Mahia. We are getting started for the second phase of the season, and I am confident that if we avoid defeats and register more wins, then we will be within reach of the title,” he added.The former Samitsi player has also issued a rallying call to his teammates, urging them to step up to realize their season objective.”Rough patches are always normal in football. I am urging my teammates to step up more to arrest the losing streak. We have to begin our resurgence on Sunday against Ulinzi Stars if we are not to fall further from the title race,” concluded the soft-spoken defender.SJAK awards nine of the best coaches in 2023
