Mara Sugar FC midfielder Brian Ochieng has disclosed the reason behind the team’s inconsistent performance in their FKF Premier League debut season.The Sugar Millers created history in 2024 by gaining promotion to the top tier for the very first time, with the majority of players also competing in the FKF Premier League for the first time.Boost for Ulinzi Stars in relegation battle as midfielder returns after 3 monthsThe newbies started the league with a bang and lost only one of their first nine matches before tasting defeat four times in a row. Since then, the Benedict Wanjala-coached side has blown hot and cold and won only three league matches.In an interview with Mozzart Sport, Ochieng shared the reason for the inconsistent performance and results.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763441##“Inexperience is a challenge for us. For most of us, this is our debut season in the league, and when challenges come, we suffer a lot before we adjust, and that has been an issue,” he stated.The biggest challenge for the team has been the fact that they have not been able to pick points away from home and have registered just one away win throughout the season and four draws, two of which came in their last two games.Gor Captain rallies senior players to guide title defense“The positive thing is that we have started picking points away from home, which was a big problem for us initially.”The former APS Bomet man believes that with the team gaining experience each game and the new signings made in the mid-season transfer window, more wins, especially away from home, will be realized.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763434##The former Zoo Youth midfielder also spoke of the departure of Mathews Isogol, one of their star players, who left in the mid-season transfer window to KCB FC.“His (Isogol) departure was definitely a big blow to us. He was one of our best players and a big brother to some of us, but again, it was time for him to seek greener pastures. It is now upon us to step up and fill that gap.”
