Friday 07th March, 2025 01:54 AM|
Kenya Cup leaders KCB RFC have enlisted DHL Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani to sharpen their pack forward of their high-stakes conflict with defending champions Kabras Sugar tomorrow on the ASK Grounds in Kakamega.
The match, a top-of-the-table fixture, is ready to find out the common season chief and safe essential house benefit for the Kenya Cup closing.
With each groups stage on factors and title ambitions on the road, KCB is banking on Hlungwani’s experience to fine-tune their ahead play, notably in set-pieces and breakdown effectivity.
Hlungwani, who has been working with the squad on the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka, praised the staff’s expertise and self-discipline.
“Our focus has been on refining key areas to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming challenge,” he stated.
Bankers are presently sitting atop the Kenya Cup standings with 50 factors after 9 rounds. They final hosted a closing in 2006.
Head coach Oliver Mang’eni believes Hlungwani’s enter will likely be a game-changer towards Kabras, a facet recognized for its physicality.
“Having a coach of his caliber working with our forwards is a big boost. Kabras is a strong side, but the pressure is on them to deliver in front of their home crowd,” Mang’eni famous.