Faced with the real threat of getting relegated from the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) for the first time in their 29-year-old existence, Mathare United are plotting a fightback of their lives to preserve their status.The Slum Boys slipped into the direct drop zone after losing a ninth straight match as they fell to Kenya Police FC 1-0 two weeks ago, changing positions with Wazito FC, who are now one point ahead in the playoffs section at position 15.”We sat the players down and talked to them and we agreed to treat the remaining four matches as finals,” Mathare United Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jecton Obure told Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_7268648##The remaining matches included a Saturday outing against KCB FC, a trip to Kakamega Homeboyz FC, Ulinzi Stars, and a final showdown against Wazito FC in Muhoroni.”As the administration, we have ensured that the boys are trained and motivated. I have no doubt in my mind that we’re going to survive the chop,” Obure said.At the beginning of May, the 2008 champions reorganized their technical bench, roping in Collins “Korea” Omondi as head coach with Samuel Koko, who was serving as the acting coach, resuming his role as goalkeeper trainer.The changes, Obure holds, have had a positive impact.Musa Oundo: The glue holding AFC Leopards’ midfield”If you’ve watched our recent games, you can attest the boys have played well, but were unlucky to lose. Our mental strength has been a weakness because most of the time we concede early goals then we fail to mount a comeback,” he offered.To sort out this, the club’s management has organized talks with players involving former players like Jack Oguda to motivate them and help build their mentality.”They don’t want to be the group to see Mathare United go down. They know the weight they’re carrying in the history behind the team, and have vowed to fight for its honor,” he finished.
