As the FKF Premier League enters its critical final stretch, Mara Sugar FC forward Eric Juma has expressed confidence that the club’s strong home form will be pivotal in their bid to beat the drop in their debut top-flight campaign.The millers, who made a promising and spirited start to life in their debut FKF-PL campaign, have since struggled to maintain consistency.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWhat began as a fairy tale has gradually descended into a tense battle for survival, with Mara now sitting just five points above bottom-placed Nairobi City Stars.”We have to win on Saturday”- Otieno rallies Gor Mahia with top-spot in sightIn an attempt to salvage their season, the club parted ways with head coach George Midenyo mid-season, opting to reinstate Benedict Wanjala—the man who masterminded their promotion from the National Super League (NSL).However, even that change has done little to restore the early-season spark as they continued to struggle. Yet amid the mounting pressure, Juma remains optimistic, pointing to the team’s impressive record at the Awendo Green Stadium as a lifeline.Focused and ready for Tomorrow..#MaraSugar✊ pic.twitter.com/MQyL0ZydJ9— Mara Sugar Fc (@MaraSugarfc) April 18, 2025 Of the club’s seven league victories this season, six have come on home soil—an encouraging statistic that the forward believes can tilt the scales in their favour.“Every match now counts as the league gets into its run-in phase. We understand it’s not going to be a walk in the park, but with five matches left to play at home, we intend to assert our home dominance to carry us through to safety,” Juma stated.Crowned National Super League champions in 2024, Mara Sugar now stands at a defining crossroads.##NAJAVA_MECA_8867629##The Transmara Sugar company funded side will begin their final push for survival with a crucial home fixture against KCB. A win would take them to 32 points, a significant step in easing relegation fears and injecting belief into a side that is desperate to stay afloat in the top flight.Beyond KCB, Mara will host Bandari FC, Ulinzi Stars, and fellow strugglers Murang’a Seal in their remaining home matches.
