Former KCB creative midfielder Martin Nderitu says he elected to join the 2008 league champions Mathare United in a bid to quench his thirst for consistent playing time.Nderitu famously referred as Zizou ended his almost six-year stay at KCB last season after the expiry of his contract, a development that saw him begin the hunt for a new home.The diminutive player revealed that Mathare head coach Ezekiel Akwana confided in him that he was in his plans and consequently, he handed him a starting berth against Sofapaka and Nzoia Sugar.The player who captained FIFA Best to clinch the Dennis Oliech Cup sponsored by Mozzart Bet in August had not enjoyed sufficient playing time from the time Zedekiah Otieno took over the reigns at KCB.🎥| That Finish by Martin Nderitu of @MathareUtd against @nzoiasugarfc2 🔥🔥#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/fhR66wzkrn— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) October 27, 2021 Nderitu who opened his goal account with the Slum Boys in their away tie to Nzoia signed a one-year long deal with Mathare who boast of bagging two wins from their opening four league matches.”I wanted a team that will guarantee me playing time. After carefully studying the teams that were interested in my services, I felt Mathare were the best.Coach Akwana told me to give my best and so far enjoying the new challenge. I am happy to have scored my first goal for the club,” he said.Having already hit the ground running, Nderitu who prior to joining KCB plied his trade with the defunct MOSCA FC remained confident that the club will fight for titles rather than relegation.🎙 | We feature Midfielder Martin Nderitu, in the 3️⃣rd Episode of ‘State of the Quarantine.’ Watch the full interview on our YouTube Channel by following the link below. Don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe.https://t.co/xvIr7mcbNI#StaySafe #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/JRpWYlzmcM— KCB Football Club 😷 (@KCBFootball) May 22, 2020 Mathare nearly sunk to the second tier last season but summoned their energies and won their final league rounds to retain their place in the top flight.”The club will not struggle this season. Instead we will be among the teams that will be muscling for the title. We want to build on the good start and fight until the last round of the season,” he added.
