Mathare United skipper allays relegation fears

Despite starting the season on a sour note, Mathare United captain Chrispinus Oduor has assured that the team will shake off the rough patch and register positive results consistently.

Mathare have lost their opening two matches against Bandari and former champions Ulinzi Stars and to add salt to their injuries, they are yet to celebrate a goal this season.

The 2008 league champions who cheated relegation last season have had to rebuild their squad again following the exit of key pillars who were lured away by deep pocketed teams.

Further, the management had to beef their technical bench after Frank Ouna and George Midenyo left at the end of last campaign. The two took over the reigns in February to replace Salim Ali.

Oduor who is the longest serving player at the club said Ezekiel Akwana's project was coming up well and will restore the club's fast fading glory by first achieving a respectable finish.

"The team is coming up well and thus, there should be no cause for alarm at all. It is just a matter of time before we start getting positive results. There are new exciting talents in the club who have shown potential and will help us achieve our objectives, " he said.

Oduor who won the 2017 CECAFA Senior Challenge with Harambee Stars called on the supporters to rally behind the team assuring them that the trademark style of play associated with the club was close to be being restored.

The creative midfielder said they could not afford to repeat last season's mistakes that nearly cost them their place in the top league and the support from base will go a long way in ensuring that the project succeeds.

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"Just because we struggled last season, it doesn't mean we will also have it rough this time round. We learnt alot and know what to do at what time. Our fans need to be patient with us and offer us the necessary support," he added.