Mara Sugar tactician Benedict Wanjala has expressed his joy after guiding Mara Sugar to their first-ever promotion to the FKF Premier League next season.The Narok-based millers secured automatic promotion after a convincing 4-0 rout over Silibwet Leons FC on Saturday afternoon at Awendo Green Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_8148125##Goals by Mathias Isogol, Reuben Mita, Mike Isabwa, and Joseph Okwenda were all that the Kilgoris-based outfit needed to secure direct promotion on their second attempt.Saturday’s victory saw Mara cement their top spot in the National Super League standings with 78 points, widening their gap with second-placed Mathare United to four points.Wanjala was appointed Mara Sugar head coach at the start of the year, replacing Vincent Nyaberi, currently with Mully Children Foundation FC, who was at the helm of the club for barely a month.Since taking charge, Wanjala has delivered outstanding performances, winning 16 games, drawing three, and losing three.The former Mombasa Elite coach acknowledged his happiness after the match, noting that Mara’s promotion was one of the season’s goals. “I’m pleased with today’s team performance. We went into the game knowing exactly what was at risk, and I’m happy the players made no mistakes in securing promotion to the top division. I am equally pleased that we were able to meet one of our two season targets,” he said.History beckons for Junior Starlets as they take on BurundiDespite being promoted to the FKF Premier League, the former APS Bomet tactician stressed that the season is far from over, with one more barrier to face.The Mara Sugar-financed team is in contention for the National Super League title; however, they will have to contend with second-placed Mathare United, who are four points behind Mara.With three games remaining in the season, Wanjala’s charges will face Kibera Black Stars, then host Mathare United in what will be a potential title decider, before finishing the campaign away to Vihiga Bullets.Wanjala will be hoping to inspire Mara to win the prized trophy in what he believes will be the season’s climax.”We have one more obstacle to overcome, and that is the league trophy. I believe that if we win the title, it will be our season’s highlight,” he continued.Gor Mahia defender sings coach Mckinstry’s praise
