Mathare United coach Salim Ali has revealed he is waiting for the government to give a green light on the resumption of games before signing new players.
The 2008 champions have lost some key players to Kenyan Premier League (KPL) rivals who are busy strengthening.
Among those who have left the 'slum' are Roy Okal who has joined 2009 champions Sofapaka, veteran midfielder Kevin Kimani who has joined Wazito, and Andrew Juma who switched to Gor Mahia, among others.