KCB FC head coach Patrick Odhiambo has revealed that Francis Khairo’s outstanding performance this season is as a result of consistent goal-scoring in training.Odhiambo made the statement during the Bankers’ 3-2 triumph over 13-time league winners Tusker FC last weekend at St Sebastian Stadium, Murang’a.Raft of sanctions await Gor Mahia players who featured for A Mosquito FCKhairo has been in good form since returning from his six-month stint with Bandari FC at the start of the season.The former FC Talanta striker scored twice against Tusker, bringing his total for the 2024-25 season to five which sees him sit at the summit of the top scorer’s log alongside Ryan Ogam of Tusker.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457006##In an interview with the club’s media, the Mozzart Bet Cup-winning coach said that Khairo’s remarkable form was the result of hard work in training.”Francis is a good finisher; he loves to score, and he usually does a lot of finishing during our training sessions, such that when he misses to score, he feels unsatisfied,” he uttered.Disappointing outings for Harambee Stars duo in South Africa and RomaniaThe former Gor Mahia assistant coach went on to express his joy at Khairo’s goals benefiting the team who are yet to taste defeat this season.”The constant finishing in training has evidently translated to his performance on the pitch, and I am really happy for him because his efforts have not gone in vain,” said the manager.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457039##Odhiambo, a former Sony Sugar defender, further noted that the former Bandari attacker will play an important role in the club’s pursuit of its first FKF Premier League title.KCB presently leads the 18-team league standings with 17 points, a five-point advantage over second-placed Kariobangi Sharks.England coach and two players laud Kenya U17’s performance at FIFA World Cup”He (Kahiro) is a vital member of the team. He will undoubtedly play an important role in our pursuit of the first league title. I believe his scoring prowess will be crucial to our success,” he continued.Khairo, for his part, expressed his satisfaction in rediscovering his form and aspires to double his digits.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457048##”It feels amazing to be back at my peak performance. I believe I am in the correct frame of mind, and I am hoping to double my count by the conclusion of the season,” he said.
