KCB FC, once winning games at the beginning of the 2024/25 FKF Premier League season, have in recent outings had a bad run of luck with points dropped after almost every match day.The 4-2 humbling by AFC Leopards on Matchday 17, the latest of the Bankers’ woeful run of form, came as a wake-up call and returning skipper Michael Mutinda does not think any different.Harambee Stars striker linked with shock move to Indian clubHaving been sidelined for a while due to injury, the anchorman’s return saw the club keep up pace with the league leaders and despite the poor form, still maintain a respectable five-point margin between them and leaders Kenya Police FC. He, however, knows that this is not enough.”We are a team still in contention for the title and I believe as a leader it is my responsibility to uplift the team when the results are not going our way especially. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8657305##We will bounce back from our recent loss and turn our fortunes around,” says the KCB December Player of the Month.For his outstanding individual performance during the December spell, Mutinda was named the Bankers’ Player of the Month and awarded briefly before kicking off their match against Leopards. He is modest not to take in all the credit but does not think he did not deserve it.Former Gor Mahia coach tips Unai Emery to guide Aston Villa to EPL glory”I have been working hard before returning from injury and even after. That might explain how I’ve managed to stand out in most of my appearances. When you have been out as long as I have, breaking back into the starting eleven is never easy. So for me to have done it and stood out means my input is appreciated and I am humbled by the award,” continues the former Thika United man.##NAJAVA_MECA_8657313##Mutinda, who, to top up his splendid run of form, bounced back to the national team after a three-year absence with appearances in the Mapinduzi Cup, further believes the time is nigh for more action for the flag as the country prepares for CHAN.”Mapinduzi Cup was a warm welcome for me personally even if we didn’t meet our targets as a team. As always it felt good to wear the national colours and represent the country. Former Kisumu All Stars duo exit signals decline in Somali Premier LeagueIt shows that the coaches are keen on the local league and with the upcoming CHAN competitions, a strong team will be on hand to take on the continent- I’d wish to be a part of it,” he adds.As for his club, luckily, their fellow title contenders have equally had the roughest of times and perhaps that will explain why none of them yet, has capitalised on their rivals’ numerous slips to pull away at the top. The Bankers stay just a point above defending champions Gor Mahia who have played a game less.##NAJAVA_MECA_8657333##They will also be out for action for Round 18 with their expected rivals Mathare United mourning the loss of their founder Bob Munro who sadly passed away recently.
