Nzoia Sugar head coach Mike Mururi is confident that the Millers will make a swift return to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).The Bungoma-based club was relegated to the second tier in mid-May following a scoreless draw against Nairobi City Stars at Mumias Complex.This draw ended their top-flight stay, which had begun in 2017 after they amassed 94 points in the 2016 National Super League to ascend to the premier league.No team in the second tier has since matched Nzoia Sugar’s 94-point achievement in 2016, and Muiruri aims to replicate that form to secure a quick return to the top league.##NAJAVA_MECA_8142502##Currently, the Millers are at the bottom of the standings with 19 points from 31 matches.They have upcoming fixtures against Ulinzi Stars (June 16), Muhoroni Youth (June 19), and Sofapaka (June 23).Muiruri acknowledged their relegation and has shifted his focus to preparing for life in the second division.Speaking after a 2-1 victory over the AFC Leopards in the Madaraka Day Cup at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, he expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance: “The results against the Leopards were pleasing, and the boys are ready.”“We have improved greatly since I joined the team. We are fielding a young team that is good in all departments,” he told The Star. Sofapaka defender receives late Harambee Stars call-upMuiruri emphasized using the international break to recharge, as they aim to finish the season strongly.“We have accepted that we are heading to the National Super League. We want to make sure that we return to the top tier as fast as possible. We hope to play only one season in the NSL,” he said.“We are building some young players, most of whom are secondary school students. We are building a team with enough depth to conquer the NSL and ensure we are competitive upon our return to the KPL.”NSL: Naivas team manager confident of FKFPL promotion despite recent strugglesMuiruri was pleased with his players’ execution of their game plan against the Leopards, which delighted their fans on Madaraka Day.After overcoming a goal deficit to win, he remarked, “It was difficult to play in the rain. I had to change tactics in the second half. I am glad it worked.”
