Mathare United defender Francis Kayugi made his Football Kenya Federation Premier League debut in the best way possible, as he helped the former champions edge Mara Sugar 2-1 in what was his first appearance in the top tier. After months on the waiting line, Kayugi, who joined Mathare from Topnotch Appliances,made his top flight bow on Friday 28, March, at Dandora Stadium. The win meant a lot for Mathare, who are still not out of the hoods yet, and was special for Kayugi, who remains grateful to coach John Kamau for investing trust in him. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8831657##“I am happy to have marked my debut with a win. I am grateful to the coach for trusting me in that match,” said Kayugi in an interview with the club’s media.Inside Charles Okere’s plan to win Tusker FC’s 13th FKF Premier League titleKayugi, who played on the left side of the central defense partnering the experienced Cetric Atsango, pledged to double efforts in a bid to retain his place in the first team.“When I joined, I pledged to work and learn. It is the wish of every player to play well, prove themselves and help his team and so am I,” he added.Having hit the ground running, the former Naivas FC defender, further, promised to adapt quickly to the demands of the league and help the club achieve the set objectives.“The fact that I was signed in the second leg, means there was something that the coach saw and expects me to do and that is what I have to strive and give,” he concluded.‘I cried in the dressing room’ – Anthony Akumu after Harambee Stars’ 2025 AFCON disappointmentThe victory over Mara Sugar ended Mathare’s three match winless streak, as well as saw them registyer their second in 10 games. The John Kamau-coached side will back in Dandora for their second consecutive home match, as they are to host Posta Rangers on Saturday, 5 April 2025 from 1300 hrs.
