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KCB FC has appointed veteran coach Robert Matano to lead a strategic rebuild and restore the team’s competitiveness ahead of the new season.
KCB FC has appointed former Tusker FC coach Robert Matano as the new head coach, replacing Patrick Odhiambo.
Patrick Odhiambo took over KCB FC last July on a one-year contract, replacing Bernard Mwalala, who had left the club with a keen eye on pursuing personal interests.
However, his contract was not renewed following KCB FC’s poor form this season, as the bankers were forced to finish a distant ninth with 42 points.
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Robert Matano is not the only new member joining the team, as John Njogu has also been announced under the role of Trainer on the technical bench.
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Robert Matano returns to the country after a short spell in Tanzania, where he was working with Fountain Gate, and parted ways with the coach just about three months into his tenure.
Coming from Tanzania, he brings with him a remarkable legacy of success. Robert Matano is renowned for his winning mentality and also has a great reputation for guiding clubs to the Kenya Premier League titles.
Robert Matano has also been an instrumental person when it comes to nurturing several Kenyan internationals.
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“I am honoured to be joining KCB FC. This is a club with immense potential, a strong backing, and a clear vision for the future,” Robert Matano said.
“I am here to win, to compete, and to build a team that reflects the strength and ambition of the KCB brand.”
Speaking during the unveiling ceremony at Kencom, Nairobi, KCB FC patron Azu Ogolla expressed his excitement following the appointment of Robert Matano.
“In Robert Matano, we welcome a highly accomplished coach with an outstanding track record, proven leadership, and a winning mentality,” Azu Ogolla said.
“His wealth of experience and championship pedigree make him the ideal candidate to guide the team into a new era of success.”
With Robert Matano now in charge, the club has begun a strategic rebuild, starting with strengthening the technical bench. They are also restructuring the playing unit and intensifying preparations ahead of the new season.
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