Mara Sugar FC tactician George Midenyo noted that using home advantage and frustrating Kariobangi Sharks were the two factors that helped them halt their six-match winless streak.Eric Juma’s second-half goal was the difference as the Millers returned to winning ways, edging Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 at Awendo Stadium to snap their month-long winless run.Harambee Stars remain stagnant in latest FIFA world rankingsPrior to Saturday’s win, Mara’s last victory came in November, when they defeated Bidco United 2-0 at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Despite the win, Mara made no substantial strides in the 18-team rankings, remaining in eighth place with 19 points; nonetheless, they moved five points closer to KCB.##NAJAVA_MECA_8579450##”We knew we were up against an equally struggling team, but knowing they are dangerous on the ball, we had to keep them from getting comfortable with the ball, and I am pleased it worked out,” Midenyo told Mozzart Sport.The former Harambee Stars forward adds that they needed to take advantage of playing at home because they have been difficult to beat in their own backyard.Tusker Coach confident of ending Gor Mahia’s FKF Premier League reignSince making their Premier League debut in August, the Kilgoris-based club, which plays their home games at Awendo, has proven to be a tough nut to crack.Just as Sony Sugar’s killing blow in the golden days at Awendo, Mara has reproduced the former giant’s killer instincts, except for two draws against Sofapaka and Posta Rangers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8579490##The Millers have a near-perfect record in six games at the Green Stadium, with four victories and two draws, their only home loss this season was recorded at the Raila Odinga Stadium.”We knew we were strong at home, and we had to therefore maximise our good use of our home prowess, which worked to our advantage,” he said.Top scorer Elvis Rupia addresses transfer links to Simba SCMidenyo also claimed that they breathed a sigh of relief following the victory. He observes that they were under enormous pressure to reverse the protracted run of dismal results.”It was a massive relief; we were under so much pressure to avert the bad performance, and I am glad that after several attempts we managed to do so,” added the ex-Tusker forward.
