Highly rated KCB centre-back Hanif Wesonga has tipped the bankers to end the season strongly, despite a rollercoaster performance midway through the season.The bankers had a solid start at the onset of the season that, at one point, had them tipped as one of the sides to challenge for the title.##NAJAVA_MECA_7950841##However, a dip in form towards the tail end of 2023, and the beginning of the year saw the Bernard Mwalala-coached side endure a torrid nine-match winless streak in which KCB found themselves out of the title equation.The bankers halted their rough patch before returning to winning ways last weekend following a hard-fought 3-2 victory over league returnees and relegation-troubled side Shabana FC.The win was the KCB Bank-sponsored side’s eighth of the campaign, adding to their tally of points to 33, one shy of AFC Leopards. Ingwe has been the best-performing side since the year began until last weekend, when they fell 1-0 to Tusker FC.President Ruto hosts AFC Leopards delegation at statehouseThe win on Friday also saw red-hot forward, and KCB’s new dangerman, Philemon Nyakwaka, hit the ground running to open his club and FKF Premier League goal account.The victory definitely brought a sigh of relief to the playing unit and technical bench, who have been under immense pressure to avert the poor run prior to Friday’s victory, as pointed out by Harambee Stars defender Wesonga. “It has been a tough time for everyone at the club considering we had a bright start to the season. However, we can afford to smile and find some relief after putting an end to the winless streak,” he offered.The free-scoring defender additionally termed the win great motivation and remained optimistic that it would serve as a catalyst towards ending the campaign on a positive note. “Definitely, the win is a huge motivation for the playing unit, and I am confident we are going to build on the Shabana victory and grind out the needed results to wind up the season in a respectable position,” added the former FKF Division 2 Samitis FC player.Firat promises to explain Austin Odhiambo’s omission from Harambee Stars
