Patrick Odhiambo believes that he will be the first coach to break the long-standing title jinx at Football Kenya Federation Premier League side KCB following his appointment.Odhiambo, a CAF A coaching license holder, ditched Kakamega Homeboyz, after nearly two years of service, for KCB last month.The soft-spoken tactician succeeded Bernard Mwalala, who left the Bankers following the expiry of his season-long contract.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262779##Despite their massive financial muscle, KCB have never won a major title since inception unlike their rugby and volleyball teams which have been doing exceptionally well in their respective competitions. The closest KCB have come to winning a title has been in last season’s Mozzart Bet Cup where they lost 8-7, on post-match penalties, to Kenya Police in the final. A look at FKF Premier League one-club loyalistsThe extended wait for the first title has been triggering change of coaches at the football club but Odhiambo believes, he will make a difference during his tenure.”It is possible to win a title in the new season.With good preparations and focus, we can achieve it as a team. I am equal to the task,” he said.The Homeboyz fraternity will best remember Odhiambo for inspiring the club to its first major title in July last year when the club won the cup. Back then Abana Abeingo beat Tusker 1-0 at the Kasarani Stadium to lift the title and subsequently, booked a ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup.Omala sets ambitious target for new season amid uncertainty over futureThe former Gor Mahia assistant coach is confident of doing it KCB given the squad he has assembled and hunger for more trophies.”We are done with the transfers. We are fine-tuning the team to be fully ready for the campaign,” he added.Odhiambo will be deputised by one of his trusted lieutenant Jeffers Odongo at KCB. He worked with Odongo, a CAF B coaching license student, at Homeboyz.
