Mara Sugar FC defender Joseph Okwenda has detailed the difference between playing in the FKF Premier League and the National Super League (NSL).Okwenda turned out for the Sugar Millers in the NSL last season, and after helping the club gain promotion, he now plays in the country’s top tier.4 daunting tasks awaiting Benni McCarthy at Harambee StarsSpeaking after Mara’s 1-1 draw with Sofapaka on Saturday, 1 March at Dandora Stadium, the versatile full back stated the difference between the two leagues.“NSL is tougher than the top tier. At least in FKFPL, you can mark space. In NSL, you cannot afford to do that as there is more running,” noted Okwenda.##NAJAVA_MECA_8744413##Reacting to their match against Sofapaka, Okwenda, who once again came to Mara Sugar’s rescue, scoring a 52nd-minute equalizer to cancel a first-half goal by Sofapaka’s Edward ‘Ondimo’ Omondi, spoke of their approach in the game.“The match was hard, but we followed the coach’s instructions. He told us that a point in an away match is a plus to us, and that’s why when we equalized, it was important for us to manage the game,” he said.8 brothers featuring in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League [LIST]The goal was Okwenda’s sixth in the league this season, and he shared his goal-scoring ambitions and motivation despite being a defender.“As an individual, I want to score at least 15 goals to make a name for myself. People get to know you when you score,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8755793##Mara Sugar started the league in good form, but a poor run has seen them win just three of their last 16 matches and has left them five points above the relegation zone and 11th in the league standings.Okwenda is confident that the club has the ability to disentangle themselves from the relegation matrix and will build on the away point gained from the Sofapaka clash.Gor Mahia clear air on return of Benson Omala“We are the ones who placed ourselves in that position, and we are the ones who must ensure we come out of it. In fact, now that the window is closed, no one is coming to save us.”
