MCF targets Premier League promotion after signing 14 players

MCF coach Vincent Nyaberi/ANGWENYI GICHANA

National Super League side Mully Children’s Family (MCF) coach Vincent Nyaberi is confident he will guide the team to the Kenyan Premier League.

Nyaberi has beefed up the squad by signing 14 youthful and experienced players ahead of the 2025/26 season. In addition, 10 players who were deemed surplus to requirements were released.

“We signed four players who have Kenyan Premier League experience. This will provide us with the necessary experience and guidance for young players. These are players I have worked with elsewhere,” said Nyaberi.

The players with top-tier experience are goalkeeper Brian Omondi from Mara Sugar, centre back Brian Ochieng from Shabana, midfielders John Mwita from Mara Sugar, and Eric Michibu from Bidco United.

Others are goalkeeper Jesse Inanga from Terror Squad, midfielders Larry Odhiambo (3K FC), Ben Junior (Awakening Lions), Joseph Odongo (Samwest Blackboots), Festo Omukoto (AP Seal FC), and Batts Awita from Migori Youth.

The strikers are Kendrick Ozere from Samwest Blackboots, Kevin Ouma from Manyatta FC, John Mumbua from Matuu Heroes, and centreback Yusuf Mohammed from Muhoroni Youth.

Coach Nyaberi added: “Our target is to qualify for the top-tier league next season. We had a perfect pre-season and we don’t have any reason to complain.”  

The CAF 'B' tactician said they will play their home games at Mully Sports Complex in Yatta, Machakos County.

“For the first time since the team was founded, we shall play our home games at our base. Previously, we used to play our games at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, denying us the home advantage,” remarked Nyaberi.

He said the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee inspected the facility and gave them the go-ahead. “The recommendations they gave are being worked on and will be completed before the league starts,” added the coach.

MCF were supposed to start their campaign this weekend against Mombasa United, but the league kick-off has been suspended by the Sports Disputes Tribunal following a court dispute over the promotion of Soy United and Compel FC.

Gucha FC challenged the decision to be stripped of the qualification slot by the football governing body after they were found guilty of fielding an ineligible player against Nakuru Bucks. The tribunal ordered the game to be replayed.