Wazito FC head coach Francis Kimanzi has empathized with Mathare United’s financial situation with the team currently struggling to meet its contractual obligations.The team’s problems came to the fore on Sunday when they lost 4-1 to Wazito FC in a league match staged at the Utalii Grounds. The team had barely trained heading to the match that they barely threatened Kimanzi’s charges. University student becomes 16th Omoka na Moti promotion winnerA number of their key players also missed the game led by captain Chrispin Oduor, his assistant Martin Ongori, left-back Norman Ogola, Ali Hassan Abondo among others. Their absence was largely attributed to the team’s financial satiation.Kimanzi has expressed his sympathy at his former side. He said that Mathare’s lack of adequate preparation played a part in their huge defeat. He says teams that have not prepared well will always find it difficult. FT: Wazito FC 4-1 Mathare United M.Masika (2), V.Oburu, E.Asieche / K.Ochieng #WazitoVsMathare pic.twitter.com/e4j51n6vPP— Mathare United FC (@MathareUtd) December 19, 2021 “It is a sad situation that they have. Despite winning, we must look at the situation of the opponent. If you do not get enough time to prepare your team, then it becomes a one-sided game. They have a lot of issues and we are a very difficult team to play against if you have not prepared well,” he said. Mathare narrowly survived relegation from the top tier last season and this was largely due to their inability to pay the players and staff. The financial situation has not changed yet.Sunday’s win was Wazito’s second of the season and it also lifted them from 17th to 13th in the log. The tea is keen on getting the consistency and their next game against struggling Bidco United is one they will be keen on bagging maximum points from.
