{"id":73796,"date":"2022-11-09T14:45:29","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T14:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kcb-bullish-ahead-of-new-premier-league-season"},"modified":"2022-11-09T14:54:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T14:54:39","slug":"kcb-bullish-ahead-of-new-premier-league-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kcb-bullish-ahead-of-new-premier-league-season","title":{"rendered":"KCB bullish ahead of new Premier League season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>KCB football team are optimistic of a fantastic 2022-23 season after beating Kefwa FC 5-2 in a friendly clash at the KCB Leadership Centre, Karen today.<\/p>\n<p>The bankers twice had to come from behind before putting the game to bed with quick fire goals in the second half following a 2-2 all draw at the breather.<\/p>\n<p>Kefwa comprise ex-Kenyan Premier League players who are currently free agents.<\/p>\n<p>The bankers who were full of guile and effort levelled Majak David\u2019s effort in the first half through James Mazembe before Haniff Makale scored an own goal to give Kefwa a 2-1 lead.<\/p>\n<p>Kenyan international full-back Harun Mwale squeezed a through ball to forward Enock Agwanda who finished the move sumptuously that saw the scores stand at 2-2 at the break.<\/p>\n<p>KCB showed their strength and might in the second half when midfielder and skipper Michael Mutinda forced a thunderous shot to make it 3-2 before Michael Oduor and Hillary Dukussy completed the rout.<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Zedekiah &#8216;Zico&#8217; Otieno said: &#8220;We\u2019re happy with the win since it gives us the confidence to face our opponents as we move closer to the start of 2022\/23 Kenyan Premier League season.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>KCB face KPL sides Kariobangi Sharks and Talanta FC this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\">Kenya<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. 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