Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023/24 season for Kingere in Division 7 of League 17 was a journey marked by resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 5th place with 36 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Despite a goal difference of -5, Kingere showcased moments of brilliance and teamwork that kept fans hopeful for future seasons. Fun fact: This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable matches and individual performances that defined the club’s character.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
-5
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
5th
Points
36
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Drissa Bamba
AM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Drissa Bamba
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Drissa Bamba
AM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P63
- Scoring
- 42
- P29
- Defence
- 47
- P38
- Goal difference
- -5
- P29
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-5 GD
Goal Contributions
Drissa Bamba
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Bernard Lee
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Roberto Gimenez
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Adilson Soares
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Hans Becker
Player · 3G · 2A
5
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
The 2023/24 season for Kingere in Division 7 of League 17 was a journey marked by resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 5th place with 36 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Despite a goal difference of -5, Kingere showcased moments of brilliance and teamwork that kept fans hopeful for future seasons. Fun fact: This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable matches and individual performances that defined the club’s character.
Throughout the campaign, Kingere displayed a commitment to collective effort, with several players contributing significantly across the board. The team’s ability to compete and stay competitive in a tough league underscores their potential for growth and improvement in the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorers:Drissa Bamba, Bernard Lee, Roberto Gimenez, Adilson Soares, and Hans Becker all contributed goals and assists, showcasing a well-rounded squad.
- Defensive Resilience:Despite conceding 47 goals, the team maintained a fighting spirit, often coming back from setbacks.
- Player Contributions:Several players, notably Bernard Lee and Hans Becker, consistently delivered performances, making them key figures throughout the season.
- Team Effort:The squad’s collective contribution was evident, with multiple players contributing to goals and assists, emphasizing a team-oriented approach.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Kingere displayed commendable teamwork and resilience, there is room to tighten defensive organization, as conceding 47 goals indicates. Enhancing consistency in attack and reducing defensive lapses could elevate their league standing further. Developing squad depth and maintaining injury-free runs will also be key to pushing higher in the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kingere’s 2023/24 season was characterized by solid performances and a cohesive team effort. Their strengths lie in their collective contribution and the versatility of key players, which bodes well for future development. However, addressing defensive vulnerabilities and boosting offensive consistency will be crucial for climbing higher in the league. With continued growth and strategic improvements, Kingere has the foundation to aim for a more commanding position in the next season.