Newly appointed KCB head coach Robert Matano has set an ambitious tone for his tenure, declaring his intention to lead the club to at least one major trophy in his debut season.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Matano, officially unveiled on Friday, 27 June, joins the bankers from Tanzanian side Dodoma Jiji, taking over from Patrick Odhiambo, who was dismissed following a string of disappointing results.##NAJAVA_MECA_8995864##The veteran tactician brings a wealth of experience and a decorated CV, having lifted the FKF Premier League title four times—three with Tusker FC and once with Sofapaka during their remarkable 2009 debut in the top flight.KCB defender Nashon Wekesa offered a glimpse into Matano’s first interaction with the squad, revealing a three-hour meeting in which the coach laid out his vision and addressed the team’s shortcomings from the past season.”Coach Matano spent more than three hours with us, discussing his vision and what went wrong last season,” Wekesa said.KCB FC pick Matano as head coach, reinforces bench“He was very clear—he wants to win at least one trophy in his first season at the club and turn the team from participants to serious title contenders .”Despite enjoying a bright start to the 2024/25 season, leading the league for seven consecutive weeks, KCB struggled for consistency and eventually finished a disappointing ninth with 42 points, 23 behind champions Kenya Police.The mid-season collapse triggered urgent calls for change, culminating in Matano’s arrival.With strong financial backing and a solid squad at his disposal, expectations are high that Matano will finally unlock the club’s long-awaited breakthrough.##NAJAVA_MECA_8996484##Since their return to the top flight, KCB have fallen short of both league and domestic cup success.Wekesa expressed full confidence in the new coach’s ability to change that narrative.”Matano is a proven winner and a disciplined coach—exactly what this team needs. He brings structure, experience, and belief. I trust he will take KCB to the next level,” he stated.Kibera Soccer crowned FKF Women’s Cup champions
