KCB sweating over the fitness of key players

KCB are sweating over the availability of four of their key players ahead of the clash against Bandari as they kick off their second leg.

Speaking to Mozzart Sport, KCB's tactician Zedekiah Otieno 'Zico' has expressed his concerns over the fitness of some of his key players who are still in rehab.

The Bankers missed on the services of captain Simon Abuko, defender Rama Mwenda, and midfield general Michael Mutinda against Tusker, and will miss the same against Mathare United. To add to their already bad situation, Reagan Otieno was struggled in the latter stages of the game against Mathare after seemingly picking up a hamstring injury.

The 4 are doubtful for the weekend fixture against the Mombasa-based side.

Mutinda has not been able to fully shake off an injury he picked while at camp with the national team ahead of the friendlies against South Sudan and Tanzania in March. However, he went ahead to feature against Tanzania before being substituted just at the half-hour mark.

Rama on the other hand picked up an injury during the one-all draw against Zoo Kericho at Utalii in the last game that the team played before the league was temporarily halted.

Munala picked up a knock in training and is not yet fully fit.

The winger has been instrumental for the team going forward, scoring 3 goals and setting up another in KCB's brilliant run this season.

Zico added that it was not easy for the team to play against league leaders Tusker FC without the three players.

"They are very important players. Playing against Tusker without three of your most dependable players was my main worry in that game but the players who came in for them had a good outing. They are not ready yet (the injured players) - they are in rehab but will not make the team for the clash against Bandari," Zico added.