The Rwandan coach made this assessment after watching his side beat Leopards 2-1 in a league match at the Mbaraki Sports Club, in Mombasa, on Friday.
Mbungo coached Leopards for nine months in 2019 but resigned in a huff after reportedly going for several months without pay.
“There are several familiar faces still in the team. Overall, the side has improved a great deal from the time I was in charge. Back then, players were not motivated,” he explained.
“Plus, they now have a very good coach (Patrick Aussems) who has won several things in established leagues. He will improve on the team especially on a tactical level. I think Leopards can contest for the title this season.
Asked to comment on Bandari, Mbungo added: “I have lasted six weeks here and I am still learning a lot about the team. We are an ambitious side that seeks to win titles and play continental football.”
Bandari are currently ranked sixth on the 18-team league standings, one spot below Leopards.
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