3K FC collected Ksh 487,000 in gate revenue from their maiden Football Kenya Federation Premier League home match against Mara Sugar FC at Moi Stadium in Embu on Sunday.The club announced the figures in a statement following an entertaining encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw, with a strong turnout underlining the support 3K enjoy in Embu and the wider Mount Kenya region.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017427##3K have built a sizeable fanbase dating back to their time in the second tier, with their support base further boosted by a multi-million-shilling sponsorship from a leading gaming firm, Mozzart Bet.The match marked the club's first home appearance in the top flight following their promotion, and the fans turned out in large numbers to welcome the team to the Kenyan Premier League.Massive boost for Tusker as trio is registered ahead of Singida Black Stars contestOn the pitch, the hosts twice came from behind to earn a point against the visiting Millers. Javan Njue and Amir Ndune scored for 3K, while Victor Ngume and Joseph Okwemba were on target for Mara Sugar.Although 3K would have hoped to celebrate their top-flight debut with all three points, the gate collections provided a financial boost, with the club taking home nearly half a million shillings from ticket sales.“We would like to inform our beloved fans that against Mara Sugar FC yesterday, the club was able to collect Ksh 487,000 in gate collections,” the club said in a statement.3K also thanked their supporters for turning up and cheering the team throughout the match.“You showed us love, and we do appreciate you a lot. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for cheering us all through. We wouldn't have wanted a better fanbase than this,” the statement added.Next, 3K FC faces a home match against Gor Mahia.