KCB head coach Robert Matano has challenged his players to stay focused for the entire 90 minutes as they prepare to host Mombasa United, warning that a lapse in concentration could cost them valuable points.
Matano’s warning comes after KCB surrendered their advantage through a late mistake in Saturday’s match against Posta Rangers, a setback the coach wants his side to learn from before their next Kenyan Premier League assignment.
The tactician says the team has reviewed the performance and shifted its attention to correcting the mistakes that proved costly, with training sessions focused on improving concentration and avoiding similar errors.
For Matano, the priority is ensuring his players remain alert until the final whistle rather than allowing their opponents opportunities to get back into the game.
The coach believes KCB must take the lessons from their previous outing seriously as they look to respond with a stronger performance in front of their home supporters.
With Mombasa United arriving without a win this season, KCB will have an opportunity to use home advantage to their benefit. However, Matano has cautioned against underestimating the visitors based on their difficult start to the campaign.
He wants his players to concentrate on their own performance, execute their game plan and make better use of the chances they create.
The Bankers will be keen to turn the frustration of the Posta Rangers encounter into a positive result, with Matano expecting greater discipline and composure from his squad.
Late mistakes can be particularly costly in a competitive league where matches are often decided by narrow margins. KCB will therefore need to manage the closing stages of the game better and avoid giving their opponents an opportunity to punish them.
Meanwhile, Mombasa United will travel to face KCB determined to end their winless start and secure their first victory of the season.
That ambition could make the visitors a difficult opponent, especially if they remain organised and take advantage of any openings presented by the hosts.
For KCB, the task will be to combine home advantage with the concentration Matano is demanding, ensuring that their performance remains consistent from the opening whistle to the final minutes.
The coach will hope the lessons learnt against Posta Rangers translate into a more composed display and, ultimately, the result his team is seeking.
