NSL review: Black Stars keep pressure on Shabana as Mara Sugar halt slump

NSL review: Black Stars keep pressure on Shabana as Mara Sugar halt slump

National Super League sophomores Mara Sugar tactician Francis Xavier has termed their 1-0 win over debutants Darajani Gogo as a “turnaround moment” that will spark their campaign following a series of disappointing results since the turn of the year.

Mara’s last win, a 2-0 scalp against Coastal Heroes came on December 9 before the Christmas break, and the Awendo Green Stadium side had lost twice and drawn once in their opening three fixtures this year.

Xavier, who previously led Division One side Soy United and turned out for Shabana in his playing days, is adamant his players will build on their latest conquest to have a successful campaign in their second year in the second-tier league.

“I am proud of our progress this far since our promotion and I’m confident we will build on our weekend victory to win our next match against MCF.

“Our struggles more so at home are visible to everyone but I am positive the boys will be more confident to floor MCF who are equally a good side.”

While outlining their ambitions for the season, Xavier said their resolve is to finish among the five best sides in the division, a feat that will indicate their growth since they were promoted.

“We have grown tremendously in stature and profile since our promotion, and a top-five finish will significantly enhance our profile.

“The fan base has been our strength, and we want to show them that we are moving in the right direction.

Elsewhere Kibera Black Stars piled more pressure on league leaders Shabana after they overcame Coastal Heroes 2-0 at Camp Toyoyo to narrow the gap between them to two points, even though the former has one game at hand.

Summarized Results

MCF FC 1-1 Vihiga United

Kajiado FC 0-1 Silibwet Leons FC

Murang'a Seal 1-1 Mombasa Elites

Darajani Gogo FC 0-1 Mara Sugar Fc

Gusii Fc 0-0 Naivas FC

Kibera black star's 2 Coastal Heroes 0

 

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