Mombasa Stars are shifting their focus to rescuing their season and securing their place in the National Super League (NSL), according to head coach Mohammed Madaga.The team struggled in the first half of the campaign but has made key reinforcements in the January transfer window, giving them renewed optimism as they enter the crucial stages of the league.Leading the new signings is former Bandari FC midfielder Dennis Magige, who returns to Mombasa Stars just six months after leaving for Mombasa United.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763424##His return is expected to add much-needed experience and stability to the midfield.Magige is among eight players recruited by Mombasa Stars in the mid-season transfer window.The other additions include Ballack Hosea from Shimanzi FC, Ramadhan Mwanzia from Mombasa United, Athman Kakunde and Kai Kombo from Mvita Youngsters, Imulya Orute, John Musyoka from Tum Dynamos, and Ibrahim Athman.Mara Sugar midfielder on reason for their struggles in debut seasonHead coach Hussein Madaga explained that the club had no choice but to bring in reinforcements after the departure of key players.”We’ve lost nine players, and this has been a recurring issue for us. We develop talent, but as soon as they hit their stride, other teams come for them, forcing us to rebuild constantly,” Madaga told Citizen Digital.”I’m glad we’ve brought in new faces, and we’re hopeful they’ll settle quickly, help us regain our footing, and push us back to where we belong.”Boost for Ulinzi Stars in relegation battle as midfielder returns after 3 monthsStars have confirmed the exit of nine players, with Alfred Maningi joining MOFA, Iddi Rashid signing with Luanda Villa, and Hajj Babu, Kombo Khamis, Sammy Baya, Jaffer Kale, Fahim Omar, AbdulAmin Mwaranjira, and Masud Chirangu also moving on. Chirangu has since joined Bumbani FC.Currently sitting 17th in the NSL standings with 18 points, Mombasa Stars are just one point above the relegation zone.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763454##Their next challenge is a crucial home fixture against Migori Youth on Sunday, March 9, an opportunity to start climbing the table and avoid the drop.
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