Mara Sugar were on Sunday 30 June crowned the 2023-2024 National Super League champions in a final day coronation held at the Police Sacco Grounds in Nairobi.This is after the millers, who secured the league triumph last weekend in a 1-0 victory over second-placed Mathare United, finished top of the 20-team pile with 26 wins and six draws for an impressive 84 points total in the second tier.Congratulations Mara Sugar 👏👏👏#FKFNSL pic.twitter.com/8InXA4pjKh— FKF NSL (@FKF_NSL) June 30, 2024 The league win, marked with massive celebrations after their game on Sunday, now adds to their landmark achievement this season, as they are poised to play in the FKF Premier League next term for their first time in history.Basically a dead-rubber contest, Mara Sugar lost 2-1 to Vihiga Bullets, with Michael Isabwa scoring either side of two strikes from Denilson Imbayi and John Nyawir for the visitors.##NAJAVA_MECA_8186108##”Its not been an easy journey. This is my first time being here. It was always my plan to be a champion,” the team’s head coach Benedict Wanjala said after the game. “The fans have been pivotal in us being here, and I thank them alot. We still need to add a few slots in the team because we have been playing with lesser players but we will be fine, and ready to compete in the top-tier.”Joining them in the top-tier will be Mathare United, who finished second with 82 points after a 2-0 victory over Mombasa Stars on Sunday.The Slum Boys, making an immediate return to the Premier League after being relegated last season, got their goals from Meshack Otieno in the 24th and 69th minute.Naivas FC clinch playoff spot, set to face Sofapaka for FKF Premier League placeOn the other side of the table, Kajiado, Gusii, and Silibwet will be relegated to the FKF Division One League for the 2024/25 season.In the golden boot award, Nairobi United’s Henry Omollo bagged was declared the 2023/24 top scorer with 17 goals.Former Mara Sugar forward Philemon Nyakwaka, Kisumu Allstars’ Michael Karamor, and Mombasa Elite’s Emmanuel Lunalo all tied in second position with 16 goals each.
