Kakamega Homeboyz coach Francis Barasa has described his latest signing, Patrick Matasi, as the best goalkeeper in the country.Matasi penned a two-year deal with the Kakamega-based side last week after leaving Kenya Police, where he had been for three years.By joining Kakamega Homeboyz, Matasi has re-united with Barasa, whom he worked with at Kenya Police, and the coach has expressed delight at working with the goalkeeper.##NAJAVA_MECA_8686687##“He is a great goalkeeper, and I know that because I have worked with him. I can say he is the best one in the whole league.“First of all, he is a leader on the pitch and guides his players on what to do. He has a great frame, which gives him an advantage to take on strikers,” said Barasa.New Gor Mahia coach pinpoints team’s areas of improvementHe defended Matasi against poor performance, especially with the national team Harambee Stars, and hit out at fans who have taken the opportunity to ridicule the goalkeeper as people who do not understand football.“Before we signed him, I had a two-hour conversation with Matasi and advised him to keep off social media because the majority of those criticizing him do not understand football, especially at the highest level. I have asked him to focus on improving himself and avoid negative criticism, and I am confident that we shall see the best of him once again soon.”Bruno Warinda commits to Kisumu All Stars amid financial uncertaintyBarasa also revealed that his experience at turning around struggling sides is what has helped him produce good results with the team he took over last October while limping.“If you look at my record, you will notice that I never take over performing clubs but rather struggling ones. I have been to Kenya many times and also to Tanzania. So at some point, you just get used to it, and it works for you. My biggest secret is being able to help my players believe in themselves by showing them I believe in them. After that, everything just works out,” he pointed out.##NAJAVA_MECA_8686688##
