On a day when Mathare United secured a resounding 3-2 victory, head coach John Kamau took centre stage not just for the footballing triumph but for his pointed words aimed at his former employers, Posta Rangers.Addressing the media after the match, the seasoned tactician did not hold back as he reflected on his controversial exit from the Posta dugout in April 2024.Austin Odhiambo, Alphonce Omija name strongest and fastest players at Gor MahiaBack then, a shock 3-1 defeat to Shabana FC prompted the club’s management to send him on compulsory leave, citing a poor run of form and claims that he had “lost the dressing room.”“We have asked Kamau to step aside,” Posta Rangers CEO John Wakhu said at the time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8831561##“Three consecutive losses marked our worst run of the season, and we felt a change was necessary. Bernard Kawinzi, his assistant, will take over for the remaining matches.”In his view, the decision was rash—driven more by emotion than logic. And with good reason to be aggrieved: at the time of his exit, Posta Rangers were sitting fifth in the league standings, a position many deemed impressive considering the club’s financial challenges.Gor Mahia head coach reveals ‘suspicion’ against Kenyan referees after red card”Posta were emotional, and now they can swallow their bitter pill,” Kamau remarked, not mincing his words. “How do you dismiss a coach who’s kept the team in the top five under such difficult conditions? They shot themselves in the foot.”Saturday’s emphatic result added another layer to the narrative. Not only did Kamau mastermind a dominant victory over his former side, but it also marked a league double over Rangers this season—a statement in itself.##NAJAVA_MECA_8837559##While Mathare United continues its surge to avoid relegation, the loss sent Posta Rangers spiralling further into the danger zone.
