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Mathare United coach Salim Ali upbeat ahead of Bandari match today

Football

By Rodgers Eshitemi | Jan 22, 2021

**Mathare United FC Salim Ali instructing players during FKF PL match against Zoo Kericho FC at Kasarani Stadium on Monday, Jan 18, 2020.** [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Mathare United coach Salim Ali insists his side is motivated by the recent 2-0 win over Zoo ahead of today’s FKF Premier League match against Bandari at Kasarani Stadium.

The 2008 champions had a stuttering start to the season conceding seven goals as they fell 4-2 to Sofapaka in their opening match before losing 3-1 to record champions Gor Mahia.

Though Mathare are faced with a congested fixture list, Ali has urged his players to draw motivation from Monday’s victory against Zoo. The 17th placed side still has five matches in hand.

**Zoo Kericho FC's Ggolola Summy (left) and Lennox Ogutu of Mathare United FC during FKF PL at Kasarani Stadium on Monday, Jan 18, 2020.** [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

“As you are aware we have very minimal time for training and rest due to the congested fixtures, but I believe we are ready for the Bandari match,” Ali told Standard Sports.

“Losing two games in a row with seven goals is really hurting, but I’m happy with how the boys responded against Zoo. Monday’s win was a big boost for us and I hope it will motivate the boys when we play Bandari.