Despite the impressive start to the season, experienced KCB FC goalkeeper Faruk Shikalo insists that the club is fully focused on the next assignment against Kakamega Homeboyz rather than engaging in title talks at this early stage.KCB have had a dream start in the current campaign as the side is yet to concede a goal, let alone lose in the four matches played.Consequently, the Patrick Odhiambo-coached side sits comfortably at the summit with ten points, a tally similar to that of the second-placed Kariobangi Sharks.##NAJAVA_MECA_8397727##Pundits opine that the positive start is an indication that the Bankers are keen on ending their long search for their maiden league title.However, Shikalo believes it is ‘too early’ to drag the club into the title talks, yet their strategy was channelling energy and focus on a match at a time.“All our energies are trained for the next game against Homeboyz. We are not thinking of the title as of yet. We just want to win the next game,” said Shikalo who joined the club in February from Homeboyz.What Olunga promised MOFA after their match against Mombasa StarsAsked whether he was interested in winning the ‘Golden Glove’ for the second time, the former Posta Rangers custodian said winning matches with KCB was all that he was keen on.Shikalo was named the best goalkeeper in 2019 during his final season with Bandari FC.“I cannot fully take credit for the four clean sheets kept so far. We have done it as a team, and it is only fair to focus on bettering the team,” said the former Muhoroni Youth goalkeeper.Blow for Harambee Stars as star midfielder picks up injury ahead of Cameroon gameShikalo is among the cup-winning players at KCB, having clinched the Mozzart Bet Cup with Bandari and Kakamega Homeboyz in 2019 and 2023, respectively.Last season, KCB reached the final of the same competition and will seek to make amends in the current term.
