Murang’a Seal assistant captain Joseph Waithira admits the club cannot afford to drop any more points in the remaining league games if they are to avoid relegation.Though he recognises it is a difficult assignment, Waithira says that Seal must win the final 12 league matches to ensure their status in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) the next season.Free agent Victor Wanyama reveals offers on table, rules out early retirementThe Murang’a-based team has struggled to produce positive results, resulting in a seven-match winless skid, the most recent defeat being a 3-1 setback against Kakamega Homeboyz.The latest spate of losses has put the gaming firm’s sponsored team in 14th place with 23 points, two positions ahead of relegation-threatened teams.They are, however, not safe since they are four points better than bottom-placed sides Bidco and City Stars, who are level with 19 points and a point away from a playoff slot.##NAJAVA_MECA_8736133##”As the league enters the home stretch, our primary goal is to avoid falling down at all costs. We cannot afford to lose any more points, and we must therefore win the remaining ties, as this is the only safe way to prevent relegation,” Waithira commented.Furthermore, the former Sofapaka forward believes that the hard-fought victory over Gituru FC in Mozzartbet Cup action will instill confidence in the club, guiding them to survival.Waithira’s second-half goal sparked Murang’a Seal’s comeback to eventually advance on post-match penalties.WAFCON Q: Lilian Awour saves two penalties as Harambee Starlets overcome stubborn Tunisia”We have been experiencing a torrid run, which led us to fall deep in terms of confidence, but I am optimistic the win over Gituru will inject hope and inspire the much-needed belief in the team as we advance towards the crucial stage of the season,” according to the former Bandari attacker.Seal will try to snap back to winning terms when they host Mathare United as FKF-PL action returns after paving the way for Mozzartbet Cup round 64 matches last week.Though they have not been as spectacular at home as away, a win on Sunday will bring the Seals to 26 points and boost their survival chances.
