Mathare United return to Kasarani Stadium, the venue for their most prized conquest against Gor Mahia last week, to face Sofapaka as they seek more victories in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).Against all predictions, the Slum Boys piped high riding K’Ogalo 2-1 to steer clear of the chop zone. It was their second win on the bounce following a 1-0 victory over strugglers Wazito FC in their previous game.Harambee Stars defender Clyde Senaji completes move to Malawian giantsIt is against this background the 2008 champions will be approaching a Sofapaka side that has blown hot and cold this season.”Morale is very high in camp,” Mathare United stand-in coach Samuel Koko told Mozzart Sport.”I do not need to psyche them up, they know what is needed in the game,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_7079894##Yet, there is a danger of the players getting complacent and losing the focus, and Koko is alive to this reality.”When you beat the league leaders there is a chance you can get carried away by such a good outing in your next fixture, but my players know what is expected of them; to maintain the good run.”At the heart of Mathare United’s good tidings is offensive midfielder Daniel “Alves” Otieno. The graduate of Gor Mahia youth team has produced match winners in five games, including against K’Ogalo.Not yet uhuru for Gor Mahia in transfer business”It boils down to how we as a technical bench relate with the players. We talk to them a lot and encourage them, and I am glad the fruits are there for all to see.”Mathare could move up to position 13 on the log with a win and dislodge Sofapaka who have won less games (4) compared to Mathare (5).The two are only separated by two points, with Sofapaka on 18 points after 17 games and the Slum Boys 16 after playing a game less.
