Despite several clubs queuing up for his signature, former Shabana FC head coach Peter Okidi has disclosed why he rejected the numerous offers on his table to join KCB FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkidi is one of the fresh faces at the Bankers, crossing over from Mombasa United to join the 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup finalists as the assistant coach, where he will be working under veteran head coach Robert Matano.Asamoah Gyan reveals how Africa can develop more football talentBefore joining KCB, the former Nakuru All Stars tactician was linked with several clubs who were eyeing his signature, especially after a stellar performance with Shabana where he led them to third on the FKF Premier League table before he was unceremoniously axed.Speaking to the club’s media on the sidelines of his first training session, Okidi disclosed the reason he settled on KCB.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872934##“I am very humbled to be at KCB. It is a club that is very organised and structured, where every coach would want to coach. I had several offers, but I chose KCB because of the structure. From all the teams that I assessed, none matched this club. The environment is conducive for anyone who wants to grow in football,” said Okidi.Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate CECAFA Kagame Cup final alongisde Kenyan officialThe experienced tactician expressed his belief in the current team, noting that they have what it takes to bring glory to the club.“They are players who are ambitious and hungry for success. They are also willing to learn, and I believe when we push them, they will be able to give us results.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9872958##Further, Okidi took time to share his ambitions with the Bankers who are yet to win a major trophy.“I am an ambitious coach who wants to win titles and therefore, with the support of the management, we are eyeing not only to improve on last season but also to create history by winning a major title,” he concluded.
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