Mara Sugar FC midfielder Yusuf Ochieng has candidly acknowledged the mounting pressure following their barren draw against Bandari FC, a result that has left their Premier League survival hopes hanging by a thread.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe stalemate, played on Wednesday, 14 May, failed to lift the Sugar Millers clear of the relegation battle, leaving them precariously positioned just two points above the drop zone as the season nears its climax.Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 top scorer reveals why he wears jersey number 14The point earned from the Bandari FC visit was far from the desired victory, compounding the challenges that lay ahead for the reigning National Super League (NSL) champions in their maiden FKF Premier League campaign.Despite a promising start to their debut top-flight season, Mara Sugar’s form has waned significantly.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931496##Since the turn of the year, the team has secured only two wins in 16 matches, a decline that has seen them slip dangerously close to the relegation bracket.This sharp contrast between early optimism and current reality has weighed heavily on the squad.Gor Mahia collect meagre ticket sales revenue from match against City Stars“We are really under immense pressure after the draw against Bandari FC,” said Ochieng.“It was an untimely result, as we had expected to pick up maximum points. Now we find ourselves in a very precarious position, facing the possibility of relegation — something we had not envisioned when the season started.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8931531##The former Migori Youth midfielder also highlighted the daunting task ahead.With just three matches remaining in the league, Mara Sugar must secure victories in every game to stand a chance of retaining their Premiership status.U20 AFCON Diary: Churches common in Egypt with Ksh640 enough for water, electricity, gas“Our situation demands that we win all our remaining matches if we are to avoid the drop because any slip-up will make survival even more difficult,” Ochieng added Mara Sugar’s upcoming fixtures present a formidable challenge as they face high-flying Shabana FC away on Sunday, 18 May, before hosting fellow relegation strugglers Murang’a Seal and concluding their campaign against Kariobangi Sharks.
