Mathare United tactician John Kamau has lauded the character displayed by his in their one-all draw against Kariobangi Sharks at Kasarani Annex in their midweek clash.The 2008 league champions came from behind to rescue a point in the derby, a match that they were the better team despite the difference in their league positioning with Sharks.Former Kenya U20, National Team coach, John Kamau takes over at Mathare United.He replaces Ezekiel Akwana who resigned.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/t4qJSNEsTp— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) January 31, 2022 According to Kamau, who took over the reins of Mathare United after Ezekiel Akwana parted ways with the club, the team was lacking in character but they have slowly built on that and it was clearly evident during the Slum Derby.”I do not want to change a lot of things but I demand character from the boys and I think they showed that in the game. I am a proud coach of the Slum Boys and I would like to see that character on the field. I think when I came in it was not there but it is now evidently present. The most important thing is now to focus on consistency. With 13 matches to go, I believe surviving is doable,” Kamau said.The former Wazito FC assistant coach however is still bemoaning fitness levels at his side, noting that they are still low but insisting it is all work in progress and they will get it right to survive the chop.FT: Kariobangi Sharks 1-1 Mathare United 64′ A.Omija / 82′ E.Wethuli #SharksVsMathare pic.twitter.com/9SWLfT4PKy— Mathare United FC (@MathareUtd) March 9, 2022 Kamau further revealed that helping Mathare United survive the drop will be such a delight for him at the end of the season when his initial contract with the team is set to lapse.”In terms of fitness level, I can rate my team six out of 10. I think it is too low but we are still working on it. I have a very short-term agreement with Mathare United and seeing the team remain in the FKFPL would make me very proud at the end of the season,” he added.Mathare play Bidco United in their next outing on Sunday.
