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Bandari's Caf Confederation Cup sojourn came to a halt on Sunday after losing 5-2 on aggregate to Guinean side Horoya AC in the play-off stage.
The Dockers, who lost 4-2 in the first leg in Conakry a week ago, wasted a glut of chances in the return leg on Sunday and were ultimately made to pay by Mandela Ocansey who secured the visitors a 1-0 win at Kasarani.
Bandari tactician Bernard Mwalala rued missed chances but praised the entire team for their effort.
“We could have won the game in the first half. We missed so many chances while Horoya just got one and used it well. They have experienced strikers and I feel that is what we lacked. We will definitely shop for one or two good strikers in the next transfer window,” Mwalala said after the match.
“We have exited the tournament like warriors and I am proud of the journey. I want to thank the players, fellow coaches and the management. We have picked our lessons and shift our focus to the league. We shall be back as a stronger team,” he added.
Bandari started strongly and almost got the opener after 48 seconds. Danson Chetambe found Abdallah Hassan with a clever pass down the right. The winger squared the ball for William Wadri who blazed high and wide.
Abdallah Hassan took on two defenders with ease and sprinted towards the box but was fouled by Boubacar Samassekou at the edge of the box just before he could pull the trigger. William Wadri’s resultant freekick was easily picked by Horoya custodian Camara Moussa in the 29th minute.
Yema Mwamba wasted a glorious chance to put Bandari ahead as he placed his shot wide after a nice through pass into the box by the hardworking Chetambe in the 34th minute.
Horoya’s first real chance came in the 38th minute after Brian Otieno fouled Aristide Bance just outside the box. Bance, who grabbed a hat-trick in the first leg, however took a weak shot that was parried by Mustapha Oduor, who was standing in for the injured Michael Wanyika between the sticks.
On resumption, Horoya returned a much rejuvenated side and almost got the opener in the 52nd minute. Bolaji Sakin however shot inches wide after a nice cutback by captain Mandela Ocansey.
Bandari reacted with a swift counterattack but Congolese striker Mwamba again failed to connect to a Wadri pass in the box.
Bandari brought in Benjamin Mosha for Darius Msagha at the hour mark. They however conceded two minutes later, Mandela timing his run perfectly to beat the offside trap and slot past Mustapha Oduor after Dramane Nikiema played him through with a lobbed pass.
Mwalala made more changes as the game progressed in an obvious attempt to boost his attack. Collins Agade was replaced by Shaban Kenga while Atariza Meja was rested for the burly forward Wycliffe Ochomo but it was a little to late.
