Mara Sugar’s technical director, Boniface Ambani, exudes confidence that the club can emulate Sofapaka’s 2009 success.The league newcomers started life in the FKF Premier League on a commanding note, defeating former Mozzart Bet Cup winners Kakamega Homeboyz 3-0 at Awendo Green Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_8298060##Even though Mara’s impressive start surprised many by upsetting Homeboyz, a seasoned league team, Ambani is certain that the Millers’ victory demonstrated their intent to win the league on their first attempt.”I’ve been a firm believer in winning since my days as a player, and Sunday’s result showed our clear intention to be champions at the end of the season, which is our primary target,” said the former Kenyan international.Despite setting lofty ambitions for their first season in the top flight, Mara will have to contend with defending and record league champions Gor Mahia, 13-time and 12-time winners Tusker and AFC Leopards, as well as defending Mozzart Bet champions Kenya Police and Bandari FC for the league crown.Should the Transmara-financed side win the 2024-25 league title, they will be the second club to replicate Sofapaka’s 2009 success, which Ambani hopes to achieve with the George Midenyo-coached side.Gor Mahia vice captain Geoffrey ‘ Simiti’ Ochieng explains blunder in El Merreikh clash.”We are new to the league, but we are determined to succeed. If Sofapaka could do it 15 years ago, why can’t Mara? We’re definitely in the race, and I’m convinced we can pull off a Sofapaka surprise in our first season in the league,” added the former Yanga striker.Furthermore, Ambani revealed that the team had completed its transfer business and would not be making any new signings.Aside from Meshack Karani and Batts Awita, who featured in the Homeboyz match, other newcomers include former AFC Leopards keeper Ezekiel Owade, Kilgoris United duo Lenana Langas and Kevin Samonyak, and Kisumu All Stars’ Noah Ngeindo.”As far as transfers are concerned, we dropped six players and brought in an equivalent number, blending experienced and young prospects into the team,” he concluded.Mara will face Bandari in the second encounter of FKF Premier League match week two, which takes place a fortnight after the FIFA international break.First female FKF Premier League head coach opens up on reception from players at FC Talanta
