Mara Sugar FC head coach George Midenyo is aiming for a strong response in their upcoming league match against Nairobi City Stars, following a narrow 1-0 loss to Bandari FC at Mombasa Sports Club on Sunday.After an impressive 3-0 opening-day victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in Awendo, the Millers were looking to secure back-to-back wins but were undone by a first-half goal from Shashiri Nahimana, giving Bandari their first win of the season.Despite Mara Sugar’s determined efforts in the second half, they couldn’t find the equalizer.##NAJAVA_MECA_8333873##Reflecting on the defeat, Midenyo, who took charge of the team less than a month ago, acknowledged Bandari’s dominant first-half performance and their ability to capitalize on a defensive lapse.“The opponents had the upper hand in the first half, and they made the most of a small mistake we made,” Midenyo said in his post-match interview.He also noted that despite a stronger second-half performance, his team struggled to break through Ken Odhiambo’s side, lamenting their lack of fortune in front of goal.“The boys fought hard in the second half, but luck wasn’t on our side when it came to converting our chances. We were aiming for at least a point, but it didn’t happen. That’s football sometimes,” he added.Murang’a Seal head coach pegs defeat on contentious goal against KCBLooking ahead to their clash with Nairobi City Stars, the former Wazito FC coach emphasized the importance of correcting minor mistakes rather than making drastic changes. He expressed confidence in his young squad, many of whom are experiencing top-tier football for the first time.“For the next game, we’ll focus on fixing the small mistakes. This is a young team, and playing away under challenging conditions is part of their learning curve,” Midenyo explained.As for the season’s ambitions, Midenyo reiterated that the team’s primary goal is to maintain their top-flight status in their debut season, with no lofty expectations beyond survival.“We’re the underdogs in this league. It’s our first time here, and our goal is simple: to stay in the league. We’re not aiming for anything beyond that,” he concluded.Government announces Kasarani Stadium completion date
