Kenya: Bandari coach eyes first national title despite challenges

The Mombasa-based football club, known as the dockers, is gearing up for a crucial phase with only five matches remaining in their quest for the elusive silverware that has evaded them since their entry into the top-flight league a decade ago.

Currently occupying the third position with 45 points, Bandari FC finds themselves 12 points behind the leaders and defending champions, Gor Mahia. 

Despite this gap, Barasa remains undeterred and is rallying his players to give their all in the upcoming fixtures.

The coach acknowledges the challenges ahead but remains optimistic about their chances, citing the team's determination and resilience as key factors in their pursuit of glory.

"From a casual point of view, the title looks out of everyone else's reach given the huge gap Gor has opened at the top. But I strongly believe we still stand a mathematical chance depending on how things turn out in the next few months," Barasa remarked.

"There is no guarantee Gor will win all their remaining matches. I also don't see why we should not win all our remaining matches. We still have eight more rounds left and there is still a huge possibility we might win the league.

"We respect Leopards a lot. They have displayed great character in the competition thus far and it would be risky to head to the match ill-prepared. We are taking this match with all the seriousness it deserves."

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