Trailblazing Mathare United goalkeeper Steve Njunge believes his five years of experience in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) will be crucial for the Slum Boyz in the upcoming season.Mathare secured their return to the FKFPL by finishing second in the National Super League (NSL), just two points behind champions Mara Sugar.Njunge played a pivotal role, appearing in 37 matches and only missing the final game of the campaign against Mombasa Stars.As team captain, he showcased his leadership and goalkeeping prowess by keeping 15 clean sheets.His impressive performance earned him a spot in the Mozzart Sport National Super League Team of the Season, finishing second in clean sheets, just behind Naivas’ Wycliffe Oduor, who won the Golden Glove with 17 clean sheets.Njung’e elated after hitting half a century appearances in the top flightKnown for his skill in stopping penalty shots, the former Nairobi City Stars goalkeeper emphasizes the importance of teamwork, experience, and hard work for the team to compete effectively in the top tier.“Firstly, I was with Wazito for two seasons before I left for City Stars,, where I spent three terms. Premier League football is tactical, and requires players to always be mentally prepared and work hard,” Njunge told the club’s media team.“With the players we have now, we need to work as a unit to achieve our targets.”Reflecting on the competition in the NSL, Njunge said, “It was not an easy season; every team is pushing for a win. There are no tactics in the Super League; matches are physical, but we are grateful we got our chance and achieved our target despite not clinching the championship.” Comparing the current competition to his early days with Wazito six years ago, he remarked, “The current NSL is much tougher than previous seasons.”As the new season approaches, Njunge will compete for the starting spot with experienced goalkeeper Michael Wanyika and former Police custodian Gideon Ogweno.##NAJAVA_MECA_8235002##
