This archive report was first published on 10 December 2019.
Published on December 10, 2019, Bandari head coach Bernard Mwalala is optimistic ahead of their midweek Kenyan Premier League clash against Kakamega Homeboyz, set to take place at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.
Both teams are coming into the match on the back of impressive wins, with Bandari having defeated Wazito FC 4-1 on Friday.
Despite Bukhungu Stadium not being a friendly ground for Mwalala's side recently, the coach believes their recent win will give them a much-needed morale boost.
"We needed that win. We believe we can be among the top five teams before we take a break but that depends on how we are going to perform away to Kakamega and Kisumu. We have the belief to get positive results against these two sides," said Mwalala.
However, Bandari will be without winger Abdallah Hassan, who is out on national duty with Harambee Stars in Uganda, and Fredb Nkata, who is still nursing an injury, and captain Felly Mulumba, who is unwell.
Winger Shaban Kenga, who captained the side in their 4-1 demolition over Wazito, has urged his teammates to show more maturity when they face Homeboyz, who have been putting in stellar performances under Nicolas Muyoti's guidance.
"This (league race) is a marathon; lots of matches to play but we need to work hard to achieve our goals. There was some fatigue amongst us but we now feel fresh and ready," Kenga said.
Homeboyz, who are on 23 points, are yet to lose a match at their own turf, and a win will see them leapfrog league leaders Gor Mahia at the summit of the log.
