Mara Sugar FC assistant coach Godfrey Naibei has warned his team against getting excited as they have not yet secured promotion to the top tier.The Millers currently top the National Super League with 72 points, four points ahead of second-placed Mathare United, with five matches remaining in the season. Mathematically, they need seven points to secure a top-flight place for the first time in their history.##NAJAVA_MECA_8130320##The Millers are on a fine run, having not suffered defeat in their last 12 outings. They look destined to secure a promotion and potentially win the second tier if they continue their current form. However, Naibei is calling for calm, emphasizing the importance of professionalism in the remaining matches, and aiming to win at least three of the final five games.“We are not yet there. We have five critical games and we shall not underrate any team. However, we need to win at least three to be assured of a slot in next year’s FKF Premier League,” he told the Star.The remaining five matches are against Nairobi United, Silibwet Leons, Kibera Black Stars, Mathare United, and Vihiga Bullets. Mathare United are just behind Mara Sugar FC in the standings, while Nairobi United are fighting to secure a playoff spot. According to Naibei, this makes the final stretch particularly challenging.“The remaining games will be like finals. We have games against Nairobi United and Mathare United, who are also chasing promotion. We shall continue working hard in training and competition so that we achieve our dream.”On Saturday, in Kisii, they dropped points against relegation-threatened Gusii FC in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw. Although Naibei admits it was a setback, he was satisfied with the point earned.”It was a minor setback in our promotion quest. However, we were content with one point because we were playing against a team that was struggling for survival.”
