KCB’s hopes of clinching their maiden league title took a significant hit following a disappointing 1-0 loss to FC Talanta, a result that defender Haniff Wesonga admits has effectively ended their championship pursuit.In a match that could have reignited their faltering title ambitions, KCB instead slumped to a fifth consecutive game without a win, as a solitary goal from FC Talanta’s in-form forward Emmanuel Osoro proved decisive.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Osoro capitalised on a defensive lapse by Maurice Owino just five minutes before the halftime whistle, dealing a blow the Bankers failed to recover from.Once regarded as early front-runners for the title thanks to a blistering start to the season, KCB have endured a stark decline in form since the turn of the year.The team has managed just three wins in 14 outings in 2025, a troubling run that has seen them tumble down the standings and out of serious contention.##NAJAVA_MECA_8901310##Friday’s defeat saw KCB drop to seventh on the log with 41 points, now trailing league leaders Kenya Police by a daunting 11-point margin — with the latter yet to play this weekend.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Harambee Stars defender Wesonga did not shy away from the harsh reality.”There is no doubt, the league is gone,” Wesonga stated bluntly. “Even if we win all our remaining matches, it won’t be enough. It’s a shame. We started the season so strongly and fought hard, only to collapse when it mattered most.”A hard-fought battle ends with a 1-0 victory for Talanta against KCB FC.#LionHeartedSports #ForPeopleForBetter #KCBNiYetu pic.twitter.com/PwKodxN0oq— KCB Group (@KCBGroup) May 2, 2025 Despite the heartbreak, Wesonga was quick to shift focus toward salvaging the season with a strong finish.KCB ended last season in 10th place with 45 points, a tally they are now just four points away from matching.”Our focus now shifts to finishing the season on a high note by surpassing last campaign’s performance,” he added.
