Mathare United head coach John Kamau is targeting more of his players being called up to the Harambee Stars more frequently.At the start of the season, the 2008 Premier League champions received two call-ups to the Harambee Stars U-20 team, the Rising Stars.Michael Olunga wins award in QatarKevin Masongo and Fidel Otieno were named in the under-20 provisional team for the recently completed CECAFA AFCON U-20 Qualifiers but did not make the final squad that qualified for the 2025 U-20 AFCON Championship.The veteran tactician declared that it would be his joy to see more of his players earn national team call-ups.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494769##”It’s been a marvel to have two call-ups so far in the team, though in the junior categories regardless, I would love to see more players earning invitations to the senior national team,” Kamau told Citizen Digital.The former Posta Rangers head coach went on to say that the team’s major goal will be to maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season.Salim Babu to lead Kenya U17 team in UgandaThe Slum Boys secured their comeback to the league at the start of the season after finishing second in the 2023-24 National Super League (NSL) season.Despite a difficult and slow start to the 2024-25 FKF Premier League season, Mathare has steadily improved, posting two draws and three victories.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457009##They now rank sixth in the 18-team standings, with 11 points, six behind league leaders KCB.”The team’s goal this season is to remain in the league. It will be difficult for us to compete for the crown, given that several of our players are league debutants,” he affirmed.Kariobangi Sharks influential duo ruled out for reminder of 2024Prior to the international break, Mathare had won back-to-back matches, defeating log leaders KCB and FC Talanta 1-0 and 2-0, respectively.They will hope to continue their good form and win their third match in a row when league activity resumes on Saturday 23 November.
