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Mathare United test for coach Matano

Football

By Gilbert Wandera | Jul 23, 2014

Ulinzi coach Robert Matano during their top8 match against KCB's at Kenyatta stadium, machakos.DENNIS OKEYO

Ulinzi Stars Coach Robert Matano’s (pictured) past record has been impressive against some of the giant clubs. However, he faces a new test against minnows Mathare United today in Machakos in one of the Kenyan Premier League matches.

“We have done some good work but there is still a lot to be done. We are not where we want to be, but are moving towards it,” he said.

One of the best results registered by the soldiers during Matano’s short tenure has been ending AFC Leopard’s three year unbeaten run at the Afraha Stadium.

When the two sides meet two weeks ago, Ulinzi won 2-1 and it is a result that is likely to inspire the soldiers on in the upcoming fixture.

The 2012 KPL top goal scorer, Steven Waruru is one of the players who have rediscovered their form in the current resurgence by Ulinzi, and remains Matano’s hope for goals as they travel to Machakos this afternoon.

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Just like Ulinzi, Mathare United too have been on a winning streak and going into this match they are capable of spoiling the party for their opponents.

Mathare United are currently in eighth position on the log, which is very impressive given their performance in the last three seasons.

This is something that should motivate their performance against Ulinzi Stars.

Troubled AFC Leopards face off against bogey team Nairobi City Stars at Nyayo Stadium in another match today. Leopards are in the unfamiliar 13th position on the log and desperately in need of a win to lift their spirits.

With one of the most expensively assembled players, Leopards have nothing to show for the millions spent on the squad. Another loss will likely send them into the relegation zone. They face an inspired City Stars side that has won their last two matches.

There will be two other matches at Ruaraka Stadium. Troubled KCB face off against former champions Tusker with Thika United taking on Western Stima. KCB are desperate for another win after a 3-1 shock victory over Thika United two weeks ago, in order to escape relegation.