{"id":66182,"date":"2022-08-26T05:56:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T05:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kcb-coach-otieno-tears-into-clueless-football-administrators"},"modified":"2022-08-26T08:41:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T08:41:54","slug":"kcb-coach-otieno-tears-into-clueless-football-administrators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kcb-coach-otieno-tears-into-clueless-football-administrators","title":{"rendered":"KCB coach Otieno tears into ‘clueless’ football administrators"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>KCB head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has called out football administrators in the country over their failure to involve key stakeholders in the decision-making process.<\/p>\n

Otieno expressed concerns over what he described as a growing tendency by relevant authorities to snub and sideline the people who matter most in the sport.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is sad that the people who are making these decisions are not football stakeholders. Coaches, players and referees haven\u2019t spoken. As a country, we need to be serious with our football and resolve these issues amicably,\u201d added Otieno.<\/p>\n

The gaffer made the remarks after his charges thumped Eastlanders FC 3-1 in a pre-season friendly match at Camp Toyoyo grounds in Nairobi on Wednesday. Otieno said he was impressed by the form of his team in the encounter.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very happy with the boys. We had an objective to assess the team\u2019s fitness before the start of the 2022\/2023 Kenya Premier League season. They look ready to compete and are in a good shape.\u201d Said Otieno.<\/p>\n

Henry Ochieng fired the bankers into the lead before late strikes by Allan Ogedo and Kennedy Owino put the results beyond doubt.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, KCB have signed centre-half Nicholas Kipkurui from rivals Nairobi City Stars.<\/p>\n

Kipkurui, who penned a one-year deal, marveled at the prospects of donning the bankers’ blue, white and green colours.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am really pumped to be in this Zedekiah Otieno led side. This is a top team in the league and I am raring to go. I want to score many goals and help my team claim a Kenya Premier League title,\u201d Kipkurui said.<\/p>\n

The former Zoo Kericho and Gor Mahia marksman said he would put his experience to practice as he seeks to propel his new side to greatness.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving played Caf Champions League with Gor, my wealth of experience added to the lads at KCB will propel the squad to greater achievements,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He is expected to make his debut in a friendly match against Thika-based side Bidco United at the same venue on Thursday.<\/p>\n

KCB FC have also completed the signing of defenders Maurice Ajwang and Kevin Otieno who will fill in the boots of departed Robinson Kamura and Baraka Badi.<\/p>\n

They lost the services of last season\u2019s top scorer Derrick Otanga who is eyeing a professional stint with Algerian top-flight side CS Constantine.<\/p>\n

The bankers are stropping their talons ahead of the new season which will officially kick off early next month.<\/p>\n

They will open their account against Kariobangi Sharks at Moi Stadium Kasarani on September 10.<\/p>\n

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