Bandari handed boost ahead of KCB, Stima ties

Bandari have been handed a massive boost ahead of their two crucial away matches to KCB and Western Stima following the return of the trio of Felly Mulumba, Yema Mwama and Siraj Mohamed.

The three players who form an integral part of the first team missed the previous game against debutants Bidco United at the Mbaraki grounds due to illness.

The absence of Siraj, the club's first choice left back was felt in the match as coach Andre Casa Mbungo was forced to rely on veteran right back Duncan Otewa to man the opposite defensive flank. 

The former AFC Leopards gaffer confirmed that the three have since recovered and incorporated in the team gearing up for the two matches which he described as tough owing to the form of the opponents.

KCB sit second with 33points, one shy of league leaders while the powermen haven't lost in their last four matches.

He said the three will foster his plan to bag maximum points from the tortuous journey to Nairobi and Kisumu. 

"They will be available for selection after successfully recuperating from illness. Their return comes at a time when we are plotting to secure maximum points in the two difficult away matches," he said.

With Bandari struggling to bounce back to winning ways, the Rwandese trainer called on his charges to put their best forward in the two matches and arrest the unwanted results.

Even though the dockers are unbeaten in their last seven matches, they have registered consecutive draws in their last three outings against Nzoia Sugar, Wazito and Bidco. 

"We are trying in training not only to rediscover our fitness but our winning instincts. Despite staying out for long, we are still within the objective of the season," he added.