With less than 24 hours before their debut in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL), Mara Sugar FC have named former Tusker attacker George Midenyo as their new head coach.After months of searching, the Trans Mara side has finally identified a new head coach that meets the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) regulations.Midenyo will assume leadership of the Kilgoris-based team, succeeding Benedict Wanjala.The millions Kariobangi Sharks will get from Stanley Wilson’s transfer to SwedenThe 2023–24 National Super League title-winning coach will, however, deputise Midenyo to the newly formed Mara technical bench.The new changes took effect after FKF mandated that all FKFPL head coaches need a CAF A or comparable “PRO or A” coaching license.Midenyo has CAF A, B, and C licenses, which qualify him to be on the touchline.##NAJAVA_MECA_8291075##The former Harambee Stars forward received his coaching license on April 12, 2024, after successfully completing a challenging six-month training program that began on October 16, 2023. “Midenyo is the new coach, replacing Benedict Wanjala, who will be the first assistant coach. He got here last evening to begin his employment ahead of the new season,” stated a source from the club who asked to remain anonymous.”He was presented to the team on Friday evening and led Saturday’s training session. He will be in charge on Sunday when we face the Kakamega Homeboyz,” the insider added.Hussein Mohammed content with outcomes of FKF Special General MeetingThe former Gor Mahia striker is poised to kick off his Mara reign on Sunday against former Mozzart Bet Cup winners Kakamega Homeboyz at Awendo Green Stadium.Midenyo has an extensive career, having played for FKF Premier League clubs Gor Mahia, Tusker, Mathare United, and Nairobi City Stars.He also featured for Norwegian side Raufoss IL, Swedish sides Mjölby AI FF and Husqvarna FF, and Sidama Coffee S.C. in Ethiopia.
