Mathare United attacking midfielder Daniel Okoth is the newest father in town after he was blessed with a baby boy on the eve of their league match against Posta Rangers.Okoth who sacrificed a day in his paternity leave to serve the struggling team pick the first point in the season after playing Posta Rangers to a one-all draw on Wednesday at the Kasarani Annex.The left-footed player who was hauled off in the second half was in all smiles after the centre referee Wilson Otieno blasted the final whistle.##NAJAVA_MECA_6937564##In the post-match interview, the midfielder revealed he had been blessed with a son whom he named Juan just a day to the game. He dedicated the hard-fought point and the assist to him and challenged the team to build on it in the pursuit to achieve a respectable finish.The former Sony Sugar attacker registered his second assist in the season after putting Chris Owino who superbly curled the ball to the top corner to draw Mathare level.Okwiri – I will knock out Ally Ndoro within five roundsThe slum boys who kicked off the camping albeit late had tasted defeat three times prior to the Rangers duel.“I was blessed with a baby boy a day to the game. Ordinarily, I would have proceeded on paternity leave but had to sacrifice few hours for the sake of the team that needs our collective efforts. It was my wish to score against Rangers and dedicate the goal to him,” he said.Kenyan flag and famous Hakuna Matata slogan make it to new Emirates artwork designThe Gor Mahia Youth product in the meantime said he was looking to hit double digits in the term.Okoth who registered an assist in the league opener against Nzoia Sugar played last month at Utalii grounds also wants to create more than ten goals in the season.“Each player has to take responsibility if the team is to achieve the set target. I am hoping to score more than ten goals and as many assists in the season,” he stated.
