Bandari add FC Talanta to list of pre-season victims
FC Talanta midfielder Alex Lughanji (left) vies with Bandari midfielder Whyvonne Isuza during their pre-season friendly at Public Service grounds in Nairobi on August 20, 2022.
What you need to know:
- Bandari head coach Anthony Kimani was delighted with the win and early pre-season form
- William Wadri restored Bandari's lead after he connected well to Mosha's cutback in the 63rd minute
- Bandari will remain in Nairobi for high-altitude training and are set to play more build-up matches next week
Bandari Saturday beat Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) side FC Talanta 3-1 in a pre-season friendly match at Public Service grounds.
This is the third win for Bandari in as many friendly matches. The Dockers have so far beaten Nation FC 2-0, Posta Rangers 4-1 and FC Talanta 3-1.
Bandari head coach Anthony Kimani was delighted with the win and early pre-season form.
"I am happy with the team's performance so far and I hope the lads replicate the same form come September," said Kimani.
Bandari started the game on a high tempo with Benjamin Mosha and Darius Msagha tormenting the Talanta defenders. They took an early lead through Benjamin Mosha's header in the 16th minute after he connected well to Msagha's cross from a corner.
Alex Lughanji equalised in the 21st minute with a tap-in after Felly Mulumba miscalculated his headed clearance.
Both sides went into the break level. William Wadri restored Bandari's lead after he connected well to Mosha's cutback in the 63rd minute.
The Ugandan forward completed his brace in the 78th minute with a brilliant solo move that put the result beyond doubt.
Bandari will remain in Nairobi for high-altitude training and are set to play more build-up matches next week.
The Dockers begin their FKF-PL season away to Kenya Police at Nyayo National Stadium on September 10 before returning home to face Wazito on September 22.
