Nairobi City Stars assistant coach Patrick Githaiga insists that attacking midfielder Mohammed Omar Bajaber’s departure to the Kenya Police will not affect the team.Instead, Githaiga says this should create an opportunity for a new striker to emerge and fill up the space left by Bajaber.Shabana confirm acquisition of two former players in busy transfer windowBajaber left City Stars two weeks ago after Kenya Police paid Ksh1 million for his signature. He scored on his debut for the law keepers on Saturday in a 2-0 win over Bidco United at Machakos Stadium.“Of course, he was an important player in the team and his departure may affect coordination but that is all. Remember that before him, we had other good players and it means that his leaving will allow someone else to step up,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8720186##Githaiga particularly tipped youthful winger Gilbert Abala to fill up the shoes of Bajaber.“Abala has been in top form and age is on his side and I see him stepping up to fill in the shoes of Bajaber. Whenever a player leaves a club it is always an opportunity for others to step up and take up their position and we are confident that is what will happen in this case.”Githaiga also revealed that the team has opted not to take part in the Mozzart Bet Cup tournament to concentrate on surviving relegation from the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).Mathare United head coach singles player for praise after Shabana draw“Instead of taking part in the Cup competition, we will play in several friendly matches so that we can have an opportunity to improve.We want to concentrate on ensuring that we do not get relegated, and then we can begin to plan for the future,” he revealed.Nairobi City Stars lost 5-0 to Kakamega Homeboyz last Friday. They remain at the bottom of the log with 18 points. To avoid relegation, they need to earn at least 35 points by the end of this season.
