Naivas attacking midfielder Emmanuel Mutiso says they will not be cowed by their experienced opponents ahead of their National Super League debut.The club gained automatic promotion to the second tier after emerging victorious in the zone A of the division and will be joined by Mara Sugar and SS Assad in gracing the competition.The Jeff Maina coached side will begin life in the competition that has been termed as one of the toughest in Kenyan football with a tie against Mully Children’s Family (MCF) FC at Camp Toyoyo grounds on Sunday.Ahead of the match, Mutiso who joined the club in 2014 from the Mukuru Kwa Njenga based Cyprus FC has warned MCF to brace themselves for a grueling encounter as they have assembled quality arsenals who are ready to take the competition by storm.@NaivasFc did us proud this weekend by winning the title – BetKing Division 1 Champions🏆 & this morning the team handed over the trophy to Naivas management. Management committed to continuously support the team in their future ⚽ endeavors. #MamboTick ✓ pic.twitter.com/t8vjKIPR8f— Naivas Supermarket (@naivas_kenya) September 27, 2021 “We want to kick off life in the league with maximum points. We are aware that we are scaling to a more tougher league but we are ready for it. We have had sufficient time to prepare considering that we confirmed our promotion even before the season ended. The management brought in good players who have injected energy and competition which will go a long way in ensuring that we win matches consistently,” he said.Asked on their realistic chances in the competition, Mutiso did not hesitate to single out promotion to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League as their irreducible minimum. The midfielder said the management had created a conducive environment for the playing unit and in turn, will give their best to appreciate their efforts.🎉Congratulations to our very own @NaivasFc for being crowned champions🏆 yesterday at the Ruiru stadium. The team won yesterday’s league match by beating the hosts Ruiru Hotstars by 3 ⚽goals to 2. They are now the Betking Division 1 🏆champions! Hongera to the team! pic.twitter.com/wmdnJxRFGz— Naivas Supermarket (@naivas_kenya) September 26, 2021 “We want to stay in the Super League for a season. Our target is to be among the two teams that will get promoted to the top flight automatically. Our bosses have assured us of their support, one of the ingredient needed for a team to thrive. We can only appreciate their investment in the team by wining our matches. The players have a taste of what it means to make to the podium after winning the division one and it will be good to feted again on our way to the Premier League,” he added.
