Newly appointed Mara Sugar FC head coach George Midenyo has given props to his assistant Benedict Wanjala for the win over Kakamega Homeboyz after joining the club 24 hours before the game.Midenyo joined Mara on Saturday evening and led the FKF Premier League debutants to a 3-0 win over former Mozzart Bet Cup champions, Homeboyz.Samuel Odaro’s second-half brace and Matthias Isogol’s first-half brilliance were enough to launch the newcomers into the top tier on a strong footing.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290570##Speaking after the game, Midenyo attributed the victory to his assistant coach, Wanjala, claiming that his expertise performed the magic.Wanjala has been in command of the Kilgoris-based team, overseeing their pre-season training before Midenyo arrived.The former APS Bomet gaffer guided Mara to pre-season victories over league rivals KCB FC and Ulinzi Stars, as well as Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) and APS Bomet.Gor Mahia head coach reveals strategy for facing Egyptian giants Al Ahly”Today’s victory is solely due to Wanjala’s hard work, and I give him full credit for his achievements. He’s been with the squad long enough to have overseen the preseason preparations before I arrived on Saturday. He is an astute tactician, and I’m happy to be working with him,” said the former Kenyan international.However, the former Gor Mahia striker voiced his happiness with Mara’s triumph, describing it as a fantastic start to the season. “It was a fantastic win today (Sunday), especially against a seasoned team. I’m pleased with the team’s performance today, which reflects our plans for a successful league season,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290575##Midenyo further stated that they hope to maintain the momentum heading into their next league clash.Mara will hit the road on an 874-kilometre journey to face Mombasa’s Bandari FC when league activities resume after the three-week FIFA international break. “Homeboyz triumph is behind us, and we are now focused on maintaining consistency. We hope to repeat today’s victory when we face Bandari after the FIFA break,” said the former Mathare United forward.
