Prodigal Son Ken Odhiambo Returns To Rescue Bandari's Sinking Ship

NAIROBI, Kenya- Newly re-appointed Bandari FC coach Ken Odhiambo stated his intention to guide the club to a top five finish in the ongoing 2019/20 Kenya Premier League (KPL) campaign.

The dockers confirmed the return of Odhiambo two years after ditching the club to pursue sports management in Sudan. 

Odhiambo takes over from Twahir Muhiddin who resumes his technical director roles at the club.

Muhiddin was appointed head coach last month following the unceremonious firing of former Kenyan international Bernard Mwalala.

“We are not doing well in the league, but it is my hope that we will squeeze our name into the top five.

“It is an honour to reunite with the club and I am looking forward to hitting the ground running this weekend. I have worked with the majority of the players before and they know my style of play, thus making my job easier,” Odhiambo stated.

The tactician left in July 2018, marking an end to his four-year stay at the club where he rose to the rank of head coach after joining to assist Muhiddin. 

Odhiambo, who is set to be unveiled on Wednesday, has set his eyes on redeeming the image of the club by steering them to wrap the season in the top five.

Bandari, who have in the past two seasons, finished as league runners up have struggled to build on it as they currently lie in 11th place with 20 points.

“I do not intend to change anything philosophy-wise but I will be looking to inject confidence in the boys.

“If they will believe in themselves, it will be easier to achieve our target and even win our second Cup and return to continental football,” the CAF Level 'A' license holder added.

Odhiambo returns to the Kenyan top flight with a tricky home encounter against Mathare United FC on Saturday, February 22.