FKF Premier League returnees Mathare United have bolstered their squad with the signing of central defender Hakimu Msami Ingosi from National Super League (NSL) side Mombasa Elite.Msami becomes the club’s fourth signing of the off-season transfer window, joining less than a week after the arrivals of goalkeeper Michael Wanyika and defender Brian Ouru.Other new additions to the rejuvenated Slum Boys include promising center-back Daniel Odhiambo and former Zoo FC talisman Derrick Anami, who joins from the second-tier outfit Naivas FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8275740##These signings signal Mathare’s intent to strengthen their squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.In addition to the player signings, Mathare on Friday, announced a new head coach, John Kamau who comes in with a fresh technical bench.Kamau, who previously managed the team until his exit in the 2021-2022 season, replaced Francis Kimanzi. The former Harambee Stars head coach, after overseeing much of the team’s pre-season, stepped down for a venture with Tanzania’s Tabora United.Kamau’s new-look technical bench includes assistant coach Mohammed Muchula, second assistant and youth team coach Julius Mativo, goalkeeper coach David Okello, team manager George Maina, match analyst and statistician Edwin Kibet, physiotherapist Ambrose Oriko, trainer Dismas Onyango, assistant team manager and equipment manager Charles Ngugi, and kit manager Heskey Ndung’u.STARS ABROAD: Omala off to a flyer in Lebanon as Akumu makes Iranian Pro League debutIn a statement, Mathare highlighted the importance of their latest signing: “Mathare United has bolstered its defense with the signing of defender Hakimu Msami from Mombasa Elite. Msami signs for one year and joins center-back Daniel Mukok in committing to the club from the coastal-based outfit. The duo played together in the second half of the 2023/24 NSL campaign.”At Mathare, Hakimu is expected to compete for a spot against other well-established Premier League defenders while making a name for himself in the top-flight league for the first time in his promising career.Known as a no-nonsense defender, Msami began his career in Kericho with fourth-tier outfit Kericho Rovers before moving to Zoo FC.After a successful debut season in the third tier, he joined Mombasa Elite halfway through the 2023/2024 season and quickly became an integral part of their backline, helping the team avoid relegation.Bullets to begin CAF CL chase on Sunday after group opponents withdrawMsami is also versatile, able to slot comfortably into a defensive midfield position.Mathare will kick off the season with a home match against AFC Leopards on August 24th at Dandora Stadium.
