Mara Sugar goalkeeper Evans Ouma revealed that he was signed due to his penalty-saving prowess, a skill he demonstrated against Kenya Police.The Sugar Millers faced the law enforcers in a rescheduled Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinal clash on Sunday, 25 May 2025, at Dandora Stadium, with the former emerging winners in a post-match penalty shootout.##NAJAVA_MECA_8945544##After a 1-1 draw in regular time—courtesy of first-half goals from Dennis Cheruiyot for Mara and Brian Okoth for Police—the game was decided on penalties, which Mara won 9-8.Ouma was the hero, saving two penalties from Baraka Badi and Clinton Kinanga. He also stepped up and scored one of Mara’s spot kicks.In his post-match comments, the former Sofapaka man downplayed the spotlight, saying he was simply doing his job.“I had prepared for penalties throughout the week. The team signed me because of my ability in shootouts, so it is my job to save some when the time comes,” he stated.President Ruto’s son George declares loyalty to AFC LeopardsOuma also revealed that the team was extra motivated by having lost twice to Police in the league and were determined to exact revenge.“I thank God for the win. This was our wish when we left Trans Mara. Having lost to them twice in the league, we had vowed to bring that to an end,” he added.Mara will now face giant-killers Nairobi United in the semifinals, a match Ouma says they will approach with the same seriousness and focus as they did against Police.“Nothing will change. We will face them with the same approach we had against the Police.”Gor Mahia star reveals how he will utilize Ksh 100K Mozzart Bet Cup awardFor his heroics, Ouma was named Man of the Match and received a Ksh 100,000 humanitarian cheque from Mozzart Bet, which he intends to use to support young players back in Trans Mara.“There are boys in Trans Mara who don’t have training equipment like balls, cones, and the rest. I intend to use the money to make sure they receive all those essentials,” he concluded.Mara will now shift focus to the FKF Premier League, where they are set to face Murang’a Seal as they continue their fight for survival.Mozzart Bet shares love with Kakamega-based Sukari Deaf FC
