Patrick ‘Luwowo’ Odhiambo is the new KCB FC tactician taking over from Bernard Mwalala whose contract with the Bankers came to an end last month.Uncertainty was looming in the Bankers camp where the management was reportedly still undecided on whether to extend Mwalala’s contract with majority of the board members dissatisfied with how the team performed and played in the just concluded season.Harambee Stars defender on the verge of completing move to Swedish top-flight sideA source privy to the ongoing changes told Mozzart Sport that they decried the team’s style of play coupled up with the poor performance in the league.“Majority of the board members felt that the team was playing badly. They described the style of play as unattractive and old school which is not in conformity with modern football and how they want the team to play.” our source stated.“The team’s league position at the conclusion of the campaign was also something the management didn’t take lightly and so they thought it wise not to renew Mwalala’s contract” added the source.##NAJAVA_MECA_8216346##The Bankers struggled in the league and especially in the second half of the campaign which led to them finishing in position ten.This was far from what the management and football observers expected from them, considering the financial muscle of the team compared to the majority of others in the FKF Premier League.Mwalala’s goose was cooked when the club failed to clinch the Mozzart Bet Cup and in turn failed to qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup. They lost the final to Kenya Police FC 8-7 on post match penalties after both failed to score in both the regular and extra time.Kagame Cup: New coach Leonardo Neiva explains why Gor Mahia lost to Al HilalBoth teams took a total of nine penalties where Collins Neto and Shadrack Simiyu missed their kicks for KCB while Police’s David Okoth saw his penalty hit the left side of the bar.Also expected to leave together with Mwalala is the club’s assistant coach Elvis Ayany, goalkeeper coach Samwel Koko and fitness trainer Eric Muranda.KCB who were yet to resume their pre-season due to the uncertainties are now expected to report to duty on Thursday 18th July.
