Newly appointed Mara Sugar FC head coach Edward Manoah has revealed why his team lost to Nairobi City Stars over the weekend.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsManoah, who was appointed as the FKF Premier League’s debutants head coach on Monday, 5 May, lost 3-2 to Nairobi City Stars in his second match.Kenyan midfielder named in U-20 AFCON group stage Best XISalim Hamisi and Vincent Owino gave Simba Wa Nairobi a 2-0 halftime lead before Hansel Ochieng added a third in the second half.Dennis Cheruiyot scored two goals for the Sugar Millers in the 52nd and 63rd minutes to provide a comeback hope, but City Stars held on to their lead until full time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8916426##Speaking after the match, Manoah attributed the loss to repeated defensive errors by his team.“Unfortunately, most of the mistakes that we were working on happened in the game, and the effects are these results. We made changes to the team, but we still made the same mistakes,” said Manoah.Benni McCarthy explains decision to take Harambee Stars job over MLS, South AfricaThe veteran coach was left a frustrated man at full time after losing what was a crucial match for his side.“We had done the best we could to prepare for this match. This was my second game in just five days since I joined the team. We had discussed what to do and the importance of the match.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8916527##At half time, Brian Ochieng, Steve Otieno and Eric Juma replaced Christopher Raila, Mike Isabwa and Samuel Odaro who brought a punch to Mara’s attack.Reflecting on the second-half performance that nearly produced a comeback, the former Kakamega Homeboyz tactician was grateful for the three halftime substitutes who changed the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_53679##“We had to make quick changes in consultation with the coaches. We went all out in attack after conceding three by bringing in players who could keep the ball and were quick in transition, and almost completed a comeback. I am happy the substitutes made an impact.”Mara Sugar will host Bandari FC at Awendo Green Stadium in their next league match scheduled for Wednesday, 14 May, from 1400 hrs.
