*Undated
For Mara Sugar FC head coach, Steve Biko, the barren at Sony Stadium in Awendo facing Shabana FC was well received bearing in mind that this was their first game of the season in the Nation's 2nd tier of football.
Shabana coach Robert Ojienda even though also contented said his team which comprises of many new faces have not yet gelled. “Being the first game of the season, we introduced several new players who have not played together for long. I believe we have learned from the game. It’s a game we would have won but my players spurned some good scoring chances,” said Ojienda.
He heaped praises on Mara Sugar. “They worked extra and they wanted to prove a point after promotion to the National Super League,” noted Ojienda.
He also said they have completed their recruitment process but did not field some of his new signings because their cards were not yet ready.
Biko said: “This was a good result against an experienced Shabana. We matched Shabana and at one point dominated them. I’m satisfied with the draw because it is what we wanted. This will give my players confidence in the next game against Kisumu United.”
Biko maintained that indeed the team helped Mara Sugar gain promotion to the National Super League but will still sign additions to create depth.
“I will add one or two players before the transfer window concludes on Friday,” added Biko. The focus, he added, will be on the strike force which was blunt during the Shabana game. “My strikers did not give their best in the game maybe because of stage fright. It’s one area I will work on this week,” added Biko.
At Bomet Stadium, APS Bomet defeated Gusii FC 1-0 while Kevin Akimat scored twice as Mombasa Elites defeated Silibwet Leons 2-0. Murang'a Seal gave SS Assad a rude welcome to the NSL, thumping the debutants 4-1. Levian Ochieng scored twice with John Mwita and Dennis Munyovi wrapped up the scores for Seal. Mwanjau Juma scored Assad's consolation goal.
Debutants Naivas upset Mully Children's Family 1-0 while Coastal Heroes defeated Kibera Black Stars 1-0. Dandora Love and Kisumu United battled to a barren draw.
On Saturday 6th November, Vihiga United started life in the second tier league with a 1-1 draw against Migori Youth at Mumias Sports Complex while Kisumu All Stars and Zoo Kericho also played to a 1-1 draw. Fortune Sacco beat Mwatate United 1-0.
Betika National Super League Match week 2 Fixtures:
Saturday, 13th November 2021:
Silibwet FC vs Naivas FC Bomet Stadium/Bomet
Kisumu Allstars FC vs Mombasa Elite FC Moi Stadium/Kisumu
Coastal Heroes FC vs Vihiga United FC Mbaraki Sports Club/Mombasa
Migori Youth FC vs Murang’a Seal FC Migori Stadium/Migori
Gusii FC vs Kibera Black Stars FC Green Stadium/Awendo
Sunday, 14th November 2021:
Shabana FC vs Dandora Love FC Green Stadium /Awendo
Kisumu United FC vs Mara Sugar FC Moi Stadium/Kisumu
Mwatate United FC vs APS Bomet FC Wundanyi Stadium/ Taita
SS Assad FC vs Fortune Sacco FC Mbaraki Sports Club/Mombasa
MCF FC vs Zoo FC Thika Stadium/Thika
*All matches will be at 3p.m