Murang’a Seal defender Robert Mudenyu has outlined the key role that the team’s senior players played in helping the team to survive relegation.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsM-Seal, in a show of character and determination, mounted a successful battle against relegation from the FKF Premier League, which on the league’s last day saw them move from the relegation zone to 13th on the log.In the end, a 1-0 victory over FC Talanta courtesy of a 59th-minute goal from Victor Havi was enough to guarantee them safety.Why winning Mozzart Bet Cup with Nairobi United feels like a first for KaramorThe survival journey was not an easy one and involved many factors. Speaking exclusively to Mozzart Sport, Mudenyu explained the role of veterans.“For the senior players, there was much more load on our shoulders and we used our experience to encourage the lads throughout the journey, and luckily we got over the line,” he added.With all that, the team had to first come to an agreement and have a common agenda.“First of all, we had to be united as a team and then agree on a unity of purpose to work towards,” said Mudenyu.##NAJAVA_MECA_9002227##Apart from retaining their league status, the Murang’a-based side also managed to be the second runners-up in the Mozzart Bet Cup, which came with a financial gain of Ksh750,000.“The season was not easy. It was a very tough one, and we had to work extra hard to remain in the FKFPL and get something out of the Mozzart Bet Cup.”According to Mudenyu, Seal’s struggles especially in the league was a cocktail of several components which when put together, was detrimental to their progress.Harambee Stars midfielder joins Czech side for pre-season camp eager to make UEFA Champions League debut“It was a combination of factors. From coaching changes to the exit of some key players, and a bad run of form. It was not just a specific reason for our troubles,” he added.After the rescue mission, coach Yusuf Chipo will now be working towards assembling a team that can compete for titles and not merely avoiding relegation.
