Kenyan champions Tusker have laboured to edge National Super League side Mara Sugar 2-1 in a pre-season friendly match played at the Kericho TTC grounds on Sunday afternoon.The Brewers who have been camping in Kericho since last week for a pre-season camp had to dig deep to beat Mara who are gearing up for their second season in the Super League.##NAJAVA_MECA_6651533##New boy Erick Otieno continued with his impressive display in the yellow shirt as he got Tusker on the lead, deflecting the ball past the line in the first half.Otieno who was headhunted from Wazito was also on target in the previous test matches played last week.Tusker were headed for a first half lead but a late goal from the spot by Dennis Maruti drew the battling Mara level.Budding midfielder David Odoyo was the hero of the game as his goal separated the two teams when the centre referee blasted the final whistle. Odoyo joined Tusker in the recently concluded player transfer window from Division One side Green Commandos.From the time they set their feet in Kericho, the beer makers who will be hoping to retain the league title next season have been playing test match just to gauge their readiness for the new term.Jonah Ayunga scores to help St. Mirren claim first win over Celtic in nine yearsThe Robert Matano coached side beat Wazito who have shifted base to Kisumu 2-0 last week before serving Gusii who participated in the second tier last season with a similar dose at the Kisii School.The defending champions played reigning National Super League champions APS Bomet who are expected to make their debut in the top tier to a one-all draw in Kericho on Friday.
