Mathare United head coach John Kamau has expressed his confidence in having an improved performance in the remainder of the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League.The Slum Boys had a difficult first leg where they blew hot and cold, and at some point were out of form and registered only one win in 11 league games.Date set for Benni McCarthy’s unveiling as new Harambee Stars coachThe team has had a better outing in its last two games, where they won against Kenya Police before coming from a goal down to settle for a 1-1 stalemate in their last game against KCB FC.Kamau believes that his side is now ready to be a more competitive team after the additions of a few players in the mid-season transfer window.##NAJAVA_MECA_8737167##“I am also impressed with the quality of our additions, and now, as we build, I can guarantee that we will be more competitive in the second leg,” said Kamau.The 2008 Premier League champions bolstered their squad with the additions of Brian ’Rio’ Ochieng, Donald Ange, Eugene Mukangula, Elvis Ronack, Francis Kayugi, Ian Omondi, John Nyawir and Peter Oudu.’This is our year’ – Cheche confident of Kenya Police winning all major trophiesKamau welcomed the depth and the quality of players that he currently has at his disposal.“We lacked depth in the first leg, both in matches and in training. Currently, we can say that we are in a position to train better and have a variety of players to choose from in matches,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8737165##Equally, the former Posta Rangers tactician was impressed with the character and mentality of the players, especially after fighting and coming from behind to secure a draw against KCB.“We never came back after conceding the first, save for the match against Bandari, and therefore, I was so much impressed with the mentality of the players to put in a fighting spirit and come back from a goal down.”Why former Real Madrid and Chelsea star missed out on Harambee Stars jobFurther, the former Thika United coach called on his players to be consistent as they continue with their goal of retaining their league status.“The most important thing currently is how to build on this momentum because we are in a good run of form, and if we do that, it would be a plus for us.”
