Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) side Mara Sugar has suspended coach, George Midenyo, with immediate effect.Midenyo has been suspended in the wake of the club’s dismal run in the league in the past two months.Former APS Bomet coach Benedict Wanjala will take charge in this weekend’s clash against Mathare United.“We have suspended head coach Midenyo, with Wanjala stepping in for the time being. We felt the performance has not been good enough, and it risks our place in the league next season,” a source close to the developments told Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_8638456##The former Gor Mahia forward was appointed club head coach in August 2024, replacing Wanjala, who did not meet the CAF A coaching license requirement for top-tier coaches in Kenya.Midenyo has overseen 16 league matches for the Millers, securing five wins, four draws, and seven losses—a performance that places the team 12th in the 18-team standings with 19 points.Despite a promising start to the season, Mara Sugar’s performance has fallen short of expectations, with the team managing only one win in their last ten outings.Former Kenya Police coach joins Nairobi City StarsIn December 2024, the Mara, endured a 4-3 loss to KCB, secured a 1-0 victory against Kariobangi Sharks at Awendo Green Stadium, lost 2-0 to Talanta at Kenyatta Stadium, and suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kenya Police.November saw the team go winless, drawing 1-1 against AFC Leopards and Sofapaka before losing 2-1 to Tusker and 2-0 to Gor Mahia.The coach’s position came under increased scrutiny after a 1-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars over the weekend at Dandora Stadium.Midenyo, a former Harambee Stars forward, received his coaching license on 12 April, 2024, after completing a challenging six-month training program that began on 16 October, 2023.Ugandan and Tanzanian sports ministers petition CAF to rename CHAN 2024He has had an extensive playing career, representing FKF Premier League clubs Gor Mahia, Tusker, Mathare United, and Nairobi City Stars.Internationally, he featured for Norwegian side Raufoss IL, Swedish clubs Mjölby AI FF and Husqvarna FF, and Ethiopia’s Sidama Coffee S.C.##NAJAVA_MECA_8636261##Midenyo is the fifth coach this season to depart the FKF Premier League, following Sammy Omolo’s exit from Shabana, Salim Babu’s exit from Police, Benard Kawinza’s departure from Posta Rangers, and Nicholas Muyoti’s recent resignation from Nairobi City Stars.
