Bandari have done fairly well since Baraza took over, but the tactician has revealed why injuries have prevented the club from fully unleashing its’ potential.
Bandari FC head coach John Baraza has admitted that injuries to key players have affected his plans, which as a result, has had a knock-on effect on the side’s fairly inconsistent results.
The Dockers sit fifth on the table, five points behind league leaders Gor Mahia despite losing 1-0 to Nairobi City Stars last Saturday, which puts them in a decent position to still contend for the title.
12:30 - 12.12.2023
FKFPL Musa Otieno reveals possible career path for Spain-based Junior Stars captain
The former AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars defender has heaped praise on the 17-year-old Spain based-centre back.
Speaking after their last loss, Baraza admitted that it is difficult to foster competition amongst players in training without options who have been injured, with off-season signing Beja Nyamawi and left back Mohammed Siraj all suffering unfortunate knee injuries.
“When your team suffers injuries, it is usually a big blow,” Baraza told Pulse Sports.
12:30 - 12.12.2023
FKFPL Musa Otieno reveals possible career path for Spain-based Junior Stars captain
The former AFC Leopards and Harambee Stars defender has heaped praise on the 17-year-old Spain based-centre back.
“No one wants his players to suffer injuries. Three of my key players are injured which has affected us in terms of numbers.
“When you have a large pool of players available, it is easier to pick players depending on how they fight (in training). When the numbers are depleted, you get limited.
12:00 - 12.12.2023
STARS ABROAD AIK director gives greenlight for Erick ‘Marcelo’ Otieno to leave club amidst interest from Premier League clubs
The Kenyan left back has been linked with a host of English Premier League clubs before and now, AIK’s director of football has revealed he will not stand in his way.
“But we just have to work with what we have and see how we will go about it.”
Under Baraza, Bandari have won five games, with the other two games being losses and the other one being a draw.
06:03 - 24.11.2023
FKFPL Bandari dealt another injury blow as goalscoring midfielder is set to undergo knee surgery
Bandari have been dealt an injury blow as a goalscoring off-season midfield signing is set to undergo knee surgery.
He took charge of the club after Twahir Muhiddin stepped down as head coach, citing he was not able to handle hands-on roles anymore.
Bandari will face Murang’a Seal in their next league encounter on Saturday. They sit in fifth place in the table.
19:33 - 11.12.2023
FKFPL Tusker’s Teka reveals lofty ambitions after making maiden season appearance following return from injury
The former Kariobangi Sharks and Nzoia Sugar defender has revealed he is at 100 percent fitness and is now in a position to help Tusker achieve their goals for the season.
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