The 2008 Kenyan Premier League champions Mathare United have confirmed John Kamau as their new head coach ahead of the new season.Kamau fills in the void left by former Harambee Stars coach Francis Kimanzi, who has been heavily linked with a move to Tanzanian Premier League side Tabora United. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8261882##Kamau is not new to Mathare, as he coached the club in the second leg of the 2021-2022 season, a term that was later declared null and void.”Mathare United is pleased to confirm that John Kamau has rejoined the club as head coach,” confirmed the club through its social media handles.Kamau, who was attached to Posta Rangers for the better part of the past campaign will be deputised by Mohammed Ahmed Mchulla. A look at FKF Premier League one-club loyalistsJust like Kamau, Mchulla is not new to the top flight, having briefly worked with Wazito during their stay in the top flight. Further, the club announced Dismas Onyango and Ambrose Oriko as the trainer and physiotherapist respectively. “Joining Kamau as part of our new-look technical unit are Mchulla, Onyango and Oriko. Mchulla served as an assistant coach with Mombasa Stars while Onyango stepped from the team last season,” added the club. Mathare secured return to the top tier in June after finishing second in the National Super League behind Mara Sugar. Harambee Stars prospect joins English clubThe Slum Boys were relegated last year alongside Vihiga Bullets after finishing second from bottom in the top tier.The team will kick off the new campaign with a clash against twelve-time league champions AFC Leopards on August 24 at Dandora Stadium.
