Mathare United coach John Kamau reserved praises for goalkeeper Micheal Wanyika for the heroics displayed in their hard-fought draw with Shabana FC.The seasoned shot-stopper stood tall between the posts for the 2008 champions, making crucial stops to earn his side a point away to Shabana last Sunday.Wanyika’s first task of the match came in the fifth minute, coming off the line to deny the goal-bound Denis Okoth from slotting in the ball from close range.##NAJAVA_MECA_8713193##Wanyika was once called into action, putting his body on the line to stop Brian Michira from breaking the tie at the hour mark of the battle.The former Bandari man was at it again as he tipped a hard-drilled freekick by Darius Msagha later in the second half.”I am impressed with our goalkeeper Wanyika for his heroics. In the opening quarter, he made a brilliant save that kept us in the game. In the second half he made a fantastic save from a free kick,” Kamau remarked in a post-match interview with the club’s media.Why Gor Mahia vs Yanga friendly match has been canceledThe former Rangers manager hailed the point earned courtesy of Wanyika and the rest of the team’s hard work, describing it as critical in their bid to avoid relegation.The Sunday results saw the Slum Boys move four points clear of the relegation zone.”I’m pleased with the point against Shabana. The point is welcomed since it signifies a lot in our quest to stay in the league next season,” he said.’I lost my passport’: Gor Mahia midfielder explains absence from Tusker drawThe former Wazito assistant coach also expressed satisfaction with the impact of the new acquisitions.New signings Ian Omondi, Daniel Ange, and Peter Oudu all started the match, while former KCB captain Brian Ochieng came off the bench for injured Oudu.”We created chances, which I feel we should have converted; however, I am so impressed with the way the new signings are gelling and adapting well in the team,” added Kamau.
