Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere is confident that he will lead the club to hit new heights in the new season.The Dockers endured a difficult 2025-2026 FKFPL campaign, finishing 10th in the standings, much to the disappointment of the club’s management and fans.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a bid to turn their fortunes around, the Mombasa-based club made changes to both the technical bench and playing squad, including the appointment of Okere as head coach.##NAJAVA_MECA_9980516##Speaking after guiding Bandari to a convincing victory over Police FC in a high-profile friendly at Police Sacco Stadium on Sunday, 20 September, the former Tusker FC tactician revealed the source of his confidence ahead of the new season.“We have a project that we are working on, and we have made all the players believe in themselves and the team. The best thing is that we have both young and experienced players who have endeavoured to adhere to the strategy,” said Okere.End in sight as Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United reach playoff breakthroughHe also attributed his source of confidence to their preparations and midfield combination of David Owino and Clifford Ouma.“We have prepared for more than six weeks, and I believe the players are now ready for the season. The partnership between Owino and Ouma in midfield was superb, and they did well against a good side like Police,” he added.The friendly came after yet another postponement of the FKFPL season kick-off.McCarthy presses FKF to resolve issues affecting him and his assistantsWith the postponement announced on the eve of the scheduled start, Bandari had already travelled to Nairobi.The Dockers subsequently opted to arrange a friendly against Police as part of both teams’ preparations for the new campaign.McCarthy defends inclusion of suspended Gor Mahia duo in Harambee StarsOkere used the entire travelling squad during the match, highlighting what he believes will be one of Bandari’s key strengths this season: squad depth.“We have belief in all our players, and that is something that is a plus for us ahead of the new season,” he said.