Mathare United captain Elly Asieche has opened up on his role in guiding their averagely young squad.In their return to the FKF Premier League after a season away in the National Super League (NSL), the Slum Boys returned with a young side composed mainly of unknown players who were making their FKF Premier League debut.The squad also has a few experienced players with Asieche being one of them. In a sit down with Mozzart Sport, the veteran midfielder shared his role in the team.Yuto Kusaba: Japan’s rising star breaks barriers in FKF Premier League“My responsibility is to motivate players to express themselves so that they are not afraid of making mistakes. If you think so much about making a mistake that’s when it happens,” said Asieche.The former Sofapaka midfielder also disclosed that he is a believer in leading from the front.“I also work extra hard just to set a good example in the team. It is easy for young players to emulate what they see,” he stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8595353##The 2008 Premier League champions have had a mixed start to the season, blowing hot and cold throughout their 15 matches.The 33-year-old says that they have addressed the challenge as players and found a solution even as head coach John Kamau called on the players to take responsibility.##NAJAVA_MECA_8598396##“That consistency has been a key issue. We have been working hard to ensure that we get some consistency like was evident in the fighting spirit in our last two matches, first when we came from two goals down away to Bandari and the win against Shabana. From the new year, you will see big improvements from our side,” he said.EXCLUSIVE: Harambee Stars set to appoint former Manchester United coachThe Mathare United captain expressed his confidence in the team to produce better performances after the Christmas break.“We do not have a bad team. What we have been lacking is consistency. If we can get that, everything else will fall into place. The more we win, the more we will get ourselves in the right position,” he concluded.
