Midenyo sets realistic goals as Mara Sugar FC climbs to second with win over Bidco United

Mara Sugar FC head coach George Midenyo is managing expectations for the club's debut season in the top-tier league, noting that while winning the title isn’t a promise he can make; his team is fully committed to competing for maximum points in every game.

Midenyo’s remarks came after a confident 2-0 victory over Bidco United on Sunday at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

Mara Sugar took an early lead, with Meshack Karani scoring in the 4th minute, followed by a second goal from Mike Isabwa in the 43rd minute.

The win lifted Mara Sugar to second place in the standings with 14 points, only three points behind leaders KCB, and with a game in hand.

"My players put in a great effort, and we earned a well-deserved two-goal victory," Midenyo said.

"We had some challenges earlier this season, especially with conceding early goals, but we managed to address that in yesterday’s match. To our fans, I can’t promise anything more than our relentless pursuit of three points each time we step onto the pitch."

Meanwhile, Bidco United’s head coach, Anthony Akhulia, acknowledged his team's struggles on both ends of the field, leaving them in 13th place with just six points from seven matches.

"It was a challenging game for us, both defensively and in attack," Akhulia commented.

"Playing against a physical team like Mara Sugar requires extra caution, particularly with aerial balls, and we didn’t manage that well. We missed defensive opportunities, and although we created chances, we failed to capitalize. We need to step up and secure a win in our next match because our current position doesn’t reflect our potential," he said, visibly disappointed.