KCB head coach Bernard Mwalala is longing for return to continental football after close to five years in the cold.Mwalala last coached in a CAF match in October 2019 when Bandari were knocked out of the Confederation Cup by Guinean giants Horoya.Mwalala made a step close to a return to the continental level after the bankers stormed to the Mozzart Bet Cup final following their 4-2 win over Kariobangi Sharks in the semis.##NAJAVA_MECA_8123919##KCB will be appearing in a cup final for the first time in their history and Mwalala hopes to use his experience in this competition and lay hands on the title which comes with the license to participate in CAF matches.”This is the first time this team is making an appearance in the cup final and I am so proud of it. I want to thank the players and staff for the effort but the job is not yet done. We must prepare well and ensure that we win this cup. That is our ultimate goal,” he said.How KCB managed to overcome Sharks in Mozzart Bet Cup semiMwalala conceded that his experience in the tournament came in handy in the duel against Sharks.The tactician won it with Bandari in 2019, beating Sharks 3-1 in the final at Kasarani Stadium.”My previous experience helps the team to some extent but most importantly is how we prepare the team and how ready we are to face whosoever we meet. I have the players with the capabilities of doing that,” he admitted.He also revealed that the club turned focus to the tournament after running short of gas in the league title race and eventually dropping out.Murang’a likely to lose keeper amid interest from AFC LeopardsGor Mahia retained the title a week ago with three matches to spare after attaining an unassailable lead.”When we realized that we couldn’t compete in winning the league, we shifted our energies to the Mozzart Bet Cup.We are 90 or 120 minutes away from representing the country and achieving a feat that has never happened to this team before,” he added.Mwalala replaced Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno before the start of the current season after parting company with Ulinzi Stars.
