Mara Sugar coach Francis Xavier has warned his charges against slip-ups ahead of their National Super League game against Kibera Black Stars.
“Complacency cost us in the game against Migori Youth last weekend. We are not going to entertain any sluggishness going forward,” he said.
Xavier noted that his charges underrated Migori Youth in their 1-1 draw at Awendo Green Stadium.
“Actually Migori Youth surprised us. My players thought that since Migori lost most of their players, it was a weak team but they were shocked. I’m happy with the one point that we got from the game,” noted the tactician.
On their game against Kibera Black Stars at Awendo Green Stadium on Saturday, Xavier said: “We must rise to the occasion and claim three points. I know it will be a tough match because Kibera Black Stars is equally an experienced team.”
He said his new signings are adapting well to the team. “It will take them time to gel but I’m impressed by those who have played so far,” said the former midfielder.
In matches scheduled for Saturday, Mombasa Stars FC will host local rivals SS Assad FC at Mbaraki while Kajiado FC and Vihiga Bullets will face off at Ildamat Stadium in Kajiado.
At the Wolves Den in Olooloitikosh, Kajiado County, Dimba Patriots will welcome Mombasa Elite as Naivas and Silibwet collide at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos
The game between Gusii FC and Nairobi United has been called off after the Sports Disputes Tribunal barred Nairobi United from playing following a case filed by Zoo against the team’s promotion to the second-tier league.
At the same time, Gusii FC team manager Hillary Jim said they will unveil a new coach on Monday. “We have settled on the coach who will start work on Monday at our training ground at Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho,” said Jim.
The coach will take over from Kassim Junior Otieno who parted ways with the team to join the Division One side, Michael Olunga Foundation Academy (MOFA).
Jim also announced plans to unveil ChapaBet as their official partners on Thursday next week.
Sunday fixtures;
Kisumu All Stars vs Migori Youth (Moi Stadium, Kisumu) 15:00
Darajani Gogo vs. Mathare United (Hope Centre, Nairobi ) 15:00
Mulembe United vs. MCF (Mumias Complex ) 13:00
Rainbow vs. Luanda Villa (Vapor Grounds, Nairobi) 15:00.
