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Ali explains why Mathare United signed former Sofapaka player Simiyu

Mathare United coach Salim Ali is delighted with the signing of midfielder David Simiyu who he believes will add quality to the 2008 league champions.

The Slum Boys have struggled to get positive results consistently in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League and are in 16th position after collecting just eight points from as many matches. The tactician has explained why the team went for the former Sofapaka player.

"Bringing Simiyu on board was a no-brainer," Ali stated as quoted by the club's official social media outlets.

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"He ticks most of the boxes we look for in a player as a club and we are delighted he has chosen to be one of us.