Bandari F.C. players, owner, stadium, trophies, world rankings, legends

Bandari F.C. players, owner, stadium, trophies, world rankings, legends

Helix Odhiambo
updated at August 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Bandari F.C. players who compete in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League are hopeful of the 2021/22 campaign can bring them trophies and titles. Bandari FC is the subject of inquiry in this article, as it unravels details about the club's profile and its players.

Bandari F.C.
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Bandari F.C. players already have 17 goals out of 18 games in 2021/22. Player transfers and funding support the club's intention of winning the league. The club's morale is high, with some of its players playing for the national team.

Bandari FC profile summary

  • Full name: Bandari Football Club
  • Nickname: Dockers, Al Bandar
  • Established: 1985
  • Jersey colour: Blue, white, and red
  • Location: Mombasa, Kenya
  • Home stadium: Mbaraki Sports Club
  • Stadium capacity: 15,000
  • League: Kenyan Premier League
  • League position: 9th
  • Number of players: 23
  • Number of titles: 2
  • Number of seasons in the league: 12
  • Number of national team players: 3
  • Average player's age: 28.6
  • Number of goals scored: 211
  • Number of goals conceded: 33.33%
  • Number of winning rates: 44.44%
  • Number of losing rate: 20%
  • Number of draws rate: 45%
  • Coach: Andre Casa Mbungo
  • Sponsor: Kenya Ports Authority
  • Owner: Kenya Ports Authority
  • Club Chairman: Eng. Samatta
  • Instagram: @bandarifootballclub
  • Twitter: @BandariOfficial
  • Facebook: Bandari Football Club
Kenya Premier League
Bandari players at Kenyatta Stadium for a game against Wazito FC. Jan 25, 2022. Photo @bandarifootballclub.
Source: Instagram

Bandari FC's players

The team has 23 players who are part of the official starting line-up. There are 23 Bandari FC players in the 2021/22 starting roaster. Moses Mudavadi, who is 22 years is the youngest player, while 52-year-old Yema Mama is the oldest at the club. The players at Bandari include 7 forwards, 13 midfielders, 11 defenders, and 5 goalkeepers. 28.6 is the average age of the players at the club.

Team achievements

In 2018, the club won the SportPesa Supercup that gave Bandari the qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup. At 9th position in the Kenyan Premier League, the club has players participating in national football. In addition, William Wadri has won the 2021/22 player's award, while Coach Mbungo won the title of the best manager in February.

Team stadium

Mbaraki Sports Stadium found in Mombasa City, is home to Bandari FC. The venue serves as a training ground for the club and a commercial hub for locals who enjoy site seeing. It has a capacity of 15,000.

Club owner

Kenya Ports Authority became the official owners of the club after a merger deal with the club in 1985. Sponsorship deals and management at the club also emerge from the Kenya Ports Authority.

Kenyan Premier League
Andre Mbungo, Bandari's head coach. Jan 28, 2022. Photo: @bandarifootballclub.
Source: Instagram

Head coach

Andre Casa Mbungo is the current head coach at Bandari. In the 2021/22 campaign, Mbungo has helped the club position 8th in the Kenyan Premier League. The coach is a Rwandan national who has positively impacted the team's performance since arriving.

Bandari F.C. squad for 2021/22 include:

The coastal club's squad is made of 32 players. 17.4% of the players are foreigners who play for Bandari on a professional contract. Due to injuries in the 2021/22 campaign, the club is missing 6 players that affect the current league performance.

  • Fred Ajwang
  • Shaban Kenga
  • Anthony Kimani
  • Felly Mulumba
  • Brian Otieno
  • Nicholas Meja
  • Collins Agade
  • Darius Msagha
  • Cliff Kasuti
  • Danson Namasaka
  • Justin Ndikumana
  • Wilson Obungu
  • Mustapha Oduor
  • Michael Wanyika
  • Joseph Okoth
  • Abdulatif Omar
  • Siraj Mohammed
  • Danson Chetambe
  • Whyvonne Isuza
  • Hassan Abdallah
  • Edwin Lavasta
  • William Wadri
  • Umaru Kasumba

Bandari F.C. trophies

The team has won 2 trophies since joining the premier leagues. Trophies include the FKF President's Cup in 2015 and the Kenyan Super Cup in 2016.

Kenya Premier League
Capt. Felly Mulumba at Kasarani. Dec 23, 2021. Photo: @bandariofficialclub.
Source: Instagram

Bandari F.C's legends

Hassan Abdallah and William Wadri are legends through their goal-scoring records that elevate the club's performance in the league.

Bandari F.C. captain

Felly Mulumba, a Congolese national, is the captain at Bandari. He plays as a defender for the club and is 36 years old as of 2022.

Bandari F.C's history

LASCO FC, established in 1960, is how Bandari began its club history. After 8 years, it changed to CARGO FC. In 1986, a merger to form Bandari happened when Kenya Ports Authority and the club entered the Kenya Premier League. The club was officially registered into the league and has played for 35 years.

Bandari F.C's Instagram

The coastal team uses @bandarifootballclub as its official account that has 9274 followers as of February 2022. They also have a YouTube channel with 462 subscribers at the time of writing.

Bandari players.
Bandari players after beating Ulinzi at Mbaraki Sports Club. Dec 29, 2021. Photo: @bandariofficialclub.
Source: Instagram

Bandari F.C's management

Eng. Samatta is the chairman of the football club. Kenya Ports Authority manages Bandari FC and appoints officials to oversee league duties. Edward Oduor is the chief executive officer.

Twahir Muhiddin has been the only manager to win two titles since it began. At present, Coach Mbungo is committed to winning the premier league after players return from injury despite the team's continuous losses.

Bandari players
Footballers during a training session at Mbaraki Sports Club. Jan 24, 2022. Photo: @bandarifootballclub.
Source: Instagram

Bandari F.C. world ranking

Since the club represents Kenya in international competitions, the FIFA ranking for the club is 102. The club is not recognized in Africa's soccer clubs ranking. This rank is because of the premier leagues' performances and broadcasting recognition.

Bandari F.C's players are struggling to stay fit given injuries and fewer selection options in attack that undermine their title ambitions. The club remains committed to improving the technical staff to enhance its depth of competitiveness.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.