Nairobi City Stars left back Herit Mungai Atariza has vowed to fight for regular game time on the field after playing full minutes in two consecutive matches for the first time in the 2021/2022 Football Kenya Federation Premier League.Over the last two weeks, the dreadlocked player was handed rare full game time by head coach Nicholas Muyoti as Simba wa Nairobi played against relegation threatened Vihiga Bullets and coastal based Bandari FC.HERIT MUNGAI IS HERE TO STAY!Left-footed Herit Atariza Mungai will stay on at Nairobi City Stars for yet another season after extending his contract for one more year.FULL STORY ⏩[https://t.co/9BIVoQe738]#𝕊𝕚𝕞𝕓𝕒𝕎𝕒ℕ𝕒𝕚𝕣𝕠𝕓𝕚— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) September 29, 2021 On the back of those appearances, the defender, who helped his side to victory in the Bullets clash but unfortunately not against Bandari where they were beaten, expressed his desire to feature more prominently in the team as they put up a title challenge geared towards claiming their first ever top flight league title in their history.“I am humbled and looking forward to many more matches. The season is going on very well and we will keep pushing. Hopefully, this is our season,” the player is quoted on the club’s website.As things stand, the Jonathan Jackson funded outfit find themselves in third place on the log on 38 points, eleven behind current leaders Kakamega Homeboyz with eleven matches to go before the season draws to a close.Blessed Day, Herit Mungai! 🎈#Birthday #Mungai #NCS pic.twitter.com/mPG1kZMTjy— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) March 21, 2022 Other than the Bullets and Bandari game, Herit had only made a cameo appearance in the year-opening game against AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium after coming on for injured fullback Dennis ‘Decha’ Wanjala.After his Bullets performance, Muyoti was left delighted even backing the player to become even better with more game time.“He did very well. He was outstanding in some situations and showed good composure on the ball. I was impressed with his performance. With playtime he will gain more experience,” the head coach offered.
