Mara Sugar are hoping to bring in a lethal forward and conclude their player registration business in time for the second phase of the National Super League (NSL) campaign.The club is gearing for a do-or-die phase of the term as they charge towards the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) after missing out last season narrowly and has strengthened the rest of the departments apart from the forward line.##NAJAVA_MECA_7821806##The need for a new forward was created following the exit of the league’s and club’s top scorer Philemon Nyakwaka to FKF Premier League side Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB FC) leaving the Millers with only Mohammed Baraza as an option in the attack line.Before the departure of Nyakwaka, he was the sole striker at the Narok situated club following the exit of Victor Ngume early in the season to Kariobangi Sharks and the unfortunate injury to Baraza that had the latter sidelined for six months.Coach Benedict Wanjala said he had cast his net deep in the market in a bid to catch a proven goal scorer who will complement the duo of Baraza and Derrick Kipkoech who has joined from Silibwet Leons.The Sugar men have been linked with former APS Bomet striker Dennis Cheruiyot whom Mozzart Sport understands is on the verge of sealing a deal with the club having impressed in training sessions over the last two days.APS Bomet forward Dennis Cheruiyot is a target for Mara Sugar with the deal likely to be sealed this week. #FootballKE#NSL2024 pic.twitter.com/5lck3gz8tL— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) January 24, 2024 Former Kakamega Homeboyz and Luanda Villa attacker Mike Isabwa is also a target for the Millers with the netbuster expected to link up with the rest of the squad before the conclusion of the week.”We are looking for a proven finisher. Once we get one, we will wrap up our transfer business. We are assessing several prospects,” said Wanjala.Wanjala who took over the reigns at the club barely a month ago is convinced that his boys will do well this season and ran away with one of two available automatic promotion slots.”We are targeting promotion and a good performance throughout,” he offered.Gor Mahia land highly rated Green Commandos forwardThe former Mombasa Elite, APS Bomet, and Mwatate United coach also called on fans to rally behind the team if they are to gain elevation to the top tier.Apart from the striker, Mara have completed the signing of center-back Vincent Mulama from Luanda Villa and midfielder Erick Sinje from FKF Premier League outfit Murang’a Seal.Double delight as dynamic duo join Kenya Police FC
