Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League side KCB has shaken up its technical bench in a decisive move aimed at turning around the team’s form ahead of the season’s final stretch.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News In a statement seen by Mozzart Sport, the club has confirmed the suspension of Head Coach Patrick Odhiambo, Assistant Coach Jeffer Odongo, and Fitness Trainer Eric Muranda with immediate effect.##NAJAVA_MECA_8945104##The reshuffle comes with just two matches remaining in the 2024/25 FKF Premier League campaign and amid poor results from the bankers.Goalkeeping Coach Samuel Koko Okoth has been appointed to take over in an interim capacity and will guide the team through its remaining fixtures.“We’ve had constructive discussions with the coaches, and at this stage, we feel it’s necessary to inject new energy into the team as we look to finish the season strong and lay the groundwork for next year,” said KCB FC Chairman Bramwel Simiyu.Simiyu noted the importance of KCB Football as a pillar of the brand’s sports strategy.“KCB Football remains an integral part of our sporting platform. That’s why we’re taking stock and repositioning ourselves for future success. Our ambition is not only to win the league, but to do so consistently,” he added.National government takes over completion of stalled Ksh 345m stadium projectOdhiambo joined KCB on a one-year deal in July 2024, coming from Kakamega Homeboyz.He replaced Bernard Mwalala, who stepped away from the role for personal reasons.His appointment came in line with FKF’s directive requiring all Premier League head coaches to hold a CAF A or equivalent license—a criterion Odhiambo met with CAF A, B, and C certifications.The tactician hit the ground running, guiding KCB to an early-season surge that saw them open an eight-point lead at the top of the table.However, a dramatic midseason slump saw their title ambitions unravel.Proud parents in attendance as Gor Mahia youngster donates Ksh100k Mozzart Bet Cup awardIn his final nine games in charge, KCB failed to register a single win, with the recent 1-0 loss to relegation-threatened Bidco United seemingly the final straw.##NAJAVA_MECA_8945036##The Bankers now sit ninth in the league standings with 41 points from 32 matches.They will host Nairobi City Stars on June 10 before closing the season with a tough away fixture against AFC Leopards on June 15.
