KCB FC Center Bank Haniffa Weseonga celebrates after scoring against Murang'a Seals. [KCB] KCB FC are top of the 2024-2025 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) The bankers moved top after securing their first win of the new season when they saw off Muranga SEAL 2-0 at their home ground, the Sportpesa Arena, Murang’a County. Center-back Haniff Wesonga opened the scoring for the Bankers in added time of the first half, heading in a superb goal from James Kinyanjui's well-delivered corner kick, putting the team ahead by one goal at the breather.
In the 60th minute, Patrick Otieno, a recent signing from Posta Rangers, sealed the victory with a perfectly placed header, finishing off a brilliant run by the industrious James Kinyanjui and opening his goal-scoring account for the Ruaraka-based side. The win signals a promising start for new head coach Patrick Odhiambo, who took charge of the team during the recently concluded transfer window. Speaking after the match, Odhiambo said, "This was a beautiful game and a positive start, especially compared to our last match.
Our focus now is on building a stronger squad and winning more games." Despite the victory, the game was not without its challenges. Debutant Danson Kiprono, who came on as a second-half substitute for James Kinyanjui, received a red card after picking up two yellow cards in quick succession.
He now joins left-back Herit Mungai on the suspension list, with Mungai having been sent off in the season opener against Kariobang.