The lanky striker hopes to find consistent game time this season after being given the nod to start against AFC Leopards as they won 1-0, which will enable him to find consistency.
KCB FC striker Francis Kahiro is looking forward to maintaining his momentum after a decent outing in their win over AFC Leopards in a match played at the Kasarani Stadium a fortnight ago.
The former FC Talanta striker was given the nod to start by head coach Bernard Mwalala and looked very competent coming for the ball deep, linking play, and moving into channels, which gave the Leopards' backline a torrid time before substitute Derrick Otanga came off the bench to score after exploiting the tiring defence.
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08:00 - 13.09.2023
FOOTBALL: Eight lessons learned from Harambee Stars' defeat to South Sudan
The loss saw South Sudan register their maiden win over Kenya since attaining independence back in 2011
Kahiro has praised new coach Bernard Mwalala for giving everyone a fair chance to show what they can do.
“I lacked confidence but now, I am trying to recover. At least Mwalala is showing trust in everyone and is pushing people to give their best shot especially when he sees what you can offer him in a game,” Kahiro said in a chat with Pulse Sports.
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07:06 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL Engin Firat: 'Maybe God wants us to think that we are not ready'
After a spirited performance in their win over Qatar last week, Stars were brought down to earth as they lost 1-0 to South Sudan.
“I hope I will get enough playing time. If it happens, things will not be so bad. After that, goals and assists will be several this season.”
Kahiro signed for KCB from FC Talanta under the stewardship of then coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno, but got injured before the season started, which made him miss the entirety of preseason. It was difficult for him to get a lot of playing time given the form of Kennedy Owino, who scored 10 league goals last season.
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08:38 - 14.09.2023
FOOTBALL Ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers coach believes the future is bright for Harambee Stars despite losing to South Sudan
The coach was quick to heap praise on the quality of some of Kenya's players, such as captain Michael Olunga and keeper Bryne Omondi.
The lanky striker is opting not to judge himself due to the unprecedented difficult circumstances that made it difficult for him to find rhythm.
“I cannot judge myself on the last season a lot because I was plastered for two months and did not get to train during the preseason,” Kahiru added.
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13:00 - 13.09.2023
Club chairman: 'Harambee Stars is a complete waste of time
Harambee Stars have won just three of their last ten fixtures.
“I came back when the team had already gelled and it took me a long time to be fit again because players had already understood each other well.
“I lacked match sharpness that is why I struggled, but in the second leg, I was better even though I did not get enough time.”
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10:12 - 14.09.2023
FKFPL Evaluating early FKFPL performance of 'big' trio - Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, and Shabana
The FKF Premier League saw varied performances from Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, and Shabana in the opening matches.
KCB will face Kariobangi Sharks in their second match of the season on Sunday.
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