Murang’a Seal midfielder Joe Waithira has expressed dismay at the departure of head coach Abdalla Juma saying the players did not want him to leave.The veteran coach faced the sack at the Murang’a-based club after their 3-1 home loss to Tusker FC on Sunday 1 December over poor results.Eugene Asike on experience of working with EPL side Brighton & Hove AlbionThe former Vihiga Bullets head coach had only registered three wins this season and six wins in total since he joined the club in mid-last season.His then-assistant John Njogu took charge of the team on an interim basis and has already overseen two games; losing one and tasting victory in the other.##NAJAVA_MECA_8571427##In an interview with Mozzart Sport, the former Sofapaka midfielder revealed the players’ disappointment in the coach’s sacking.“It is a bad situation. We did not want the coach to leave but it happened as is the nature of football. With coach Abdalla, everything was well but unfortunately, we had some bad run and it happened,” said Waithira.Harambee Stars midfielder dazzles as IF Elfsborg secure Europa League victorySeal found a winning formula in their last match, a 2-0 win over Mathare United and the former Wazito FC man shared what it took to get the three points.“It took a lot of hard work to find our path back to winning ways. The table was not looking good on us so we all vowed to make sure we won. We will continue to push every day,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8571437##On a personal note, Waithira is finding his scoring boots and despite being a late bloomer, he has his eyes set on the FKF Premier League Golden Boot.“I am putting more effort into scoring goals. I want to be a Golden Boot contender if not a winner and help my team to climb up the table,” he stated.Wanyama identifies key challenges hindering growth of football in KenyaMurang’a Seal are currently in position 12 with 15 points, two shy of the relegation zone and will be keen to get maximum points when they host bottom-placed Posta Rangers on Sunday 15 December at St. Sebastian Park.
