KCB FC head coach Robert Matano has explained the reasons behind the Bankers’ sluggish start to the season.
Unlike last season, when KCB began strongly and even topped the table by the fifth match, the team has struggled in the 2025/26 campaign.
Despite winning their opening match against Tusker, the Bankers have managed just one victory in their next seven games and are currently enduring a five-match winless streak.
The 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup finalists were held to a goalless draw by Bidco United on Friday, 14 November. Speaking on the team’s struggles, the veteran coach pinpointed their main challenges.
“We are not sharp in attack, we are a little slow in coordination, but we will add more punch on that as we continue playing. With more games, we will get better and better,” said Matano.
KCB have scored only six goals so far this season, averaging 0.75 goals per match.
Matano also highlighted defensive weaknesses but found some encouragement after securing their third clean sheet of the season.
“We were also sloppy in defense, but I am glad that against Bidco, we were more solid. Losing three in a row always demoralises players, but we will catch up.”
In the end, Matano, who has won three league titles in his career, chose to focus on the positives.
“It was not a good performance, but we are gaining. At least we are getting points after a series of losses. We have a new team and their confidence keeps growing,” he stated.
With KCB now 15th on the league table, just above the relegation zone, the pressure is on the former Tusker FC coach to turn things around. He acknowledged the weight of expectation.
“Pressure is always there. Everyone has pressure even in life, and that is not only for the coach or in football. Even to perform, you have to put yourself under pressure. There is pressure even when you win,” he concluded.