Mara Sugar FC was formed in 2012 by employees at Transmara Sugar Company with the full support of management. Our CEO is the club’s patron and it has been amazing to be part of the club’s extraordinary success as owners.
Starting from the lowest level of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), Mara Sugar FC climbed up to the FKF Division One National League in 2018. In 2021, the club was crowned champions of the league and was promoted to the second-tier National Super League (NSL). As the only football club in the county to ever participate in the national leagues, the team have been honoured to play at the county headquarters in Narok Town.
In 2024, Mara Sugar FC was promoted to the Kenya Premier League! A milestone we are so proud of. We love hearing how Mara Sugar FC’s success motivates our community’s youth to play in grassroots leagues, and we’ll continue to inspire our youth by scouting talented players in our region’s friendly matches.
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Meet the players
Who is in the Mara Sugar FC team?
Here is a quick overview.
How Mara Sugar FC started
A group of Transmara Sugar employees came together in 2012 to form Mara Sugar FC. The group of founding members were looking for an activity to keep them busy after working hours in Enoosaen. Thomas Oduor was appointed the team manager in the first general meeting and led the club until he passed away in 2024. The appointment was unopposed and the founding members set about recruiting for team members.
Mara Sugar FC’s home ground
Sony Awendo Green Stadium is the home ground where the team plays home matches. The stadium is owned by Sony Sugar Company, but Mara Sugar FC has an agreement with the company. However, due to the distance, the team trains at Shankoe Primary School football pitch.
The playing style of the team
The philosophy is to build from behind and attack from the flanks. Mara Sugar FC’s players are good ball players and comfortable with the ball.
Behind the scenes
A management committee runs the club’s affairs on a daily basis. When it comes to camaraderie, players stay together and often share some roles. Whenever a team member has a problem, the team comes together to support that player.
Developing and finding the best players
Mara Sugar FC identifies good players from the teams they play within the league or in friendly matches. Mara Sugar FC players also suggest to the management team the players they think can suit the team’s style of play. These players are then invited to train with the team for a few days. Once the technical bench is satisfied with a player’s performance, Mara Sugar FC admits the player to join the club.
Leagues and trophies won between 2012 and 2024
Mara Sugar FC has won the regional league, division two league and national division one league.
Mara Sugar FC’s biggest success so far
Mara Sugar FC was the first team in Narok county to be promoted to the National Super League (NSL).
Future goals
Mara Sugar FC’s players and management team want to win the National Super League and be promoted to play in the Kenya Premier League in the coming season.
Want to know more?
Keep up to date with news of Mara Sugar FC and the team’s matches, on the Mara Sugar FC Facebook page.
