Kenya Commercial Bank Football Club defender Nashon Alembi has revealed his pleasure following his return to action from a lengthy injury lay-off.The lanky centre-back suffered a fibula fracture on his right knee during KCB’s one-all draw with Shabana FC in November 2023.Alembi returned to action on Saturday after six weeks out of action during the bankers goalless draw against relegation-troubled side Muhoroni Youth.##NAJAVA_MECA_7812688##The right-footed stopper was introduced two minutes before the interval in the 43rd minute, replacing Victor Omondi, who was stretched out after picking up a knee injury.The draw further extended the Bernard Mwalala-led outfit’s winless run to five matches.Saturday’s results further saw the Kenya Commercial Bank-sponsored side endure a five-game goal drought.Sofapaka winger Darius Msagha eyes more after reaching the five-goal markFollowing the FKF Premier League matchday 19 results, KCB maintained their seventh spot on the log with 29 points.However, the former FKF Division Two side Leads United defender expressed his joy at finding some minutes under his feet following his return to action.”It has been a challenging time out on the sidelines, but I am so happy to be back with the team. It was more fulfilling to have a whole second half minute under my feet, and I hope my return will steer confidence in the team,” voiced Alembi.The bankers last tasted victory in November 2023, following their 2-1 win over league debutants Muranga Seal.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia’s victory over Tusker unpackedThe hard-tackling defender chipped in on the banker’s last poor run, expressing confidence in soon arresting the rough patch.”The current form doesn’t build confidence, but I am sure it will bring a halt to the recent bad run in our performance. We have a balanced squad, which I believe will be able to return stability to the squad and register positive results,” Alembi added.With Sofapaka returning to winning ways after their 1-0 win against Kakamega Homeboyz, KCB will have to be wary of Batoto Ba Mungu’s threat as the two sides meet after the Mozzart But Cup preliminary matches.
