Former Tusker FC and Kakamega Homeboyz defender Boniface Onyango made his debut for Kagera Sugar as the Tanzanian side registered their first victory of the season with a convincing 3-1 win over Mbeya City. Kagera Sugar delivered an impressive performance at Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya, securing maximum points after six rounds of matches. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe side continues to fight in a bid to preserve their top-flight status following promotion from the Championship.Onyango, who has also played Kariobangi Sharks in the past, was named in the starting lineup, signalling that he had settled in the side after belatedly securing his work permit and worked his way to the first team. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017201##The visitors took control of the contest in the 37th minute when Emmanuel Mvuyekure found the back of the net to break the deadlock. Mbeya City, however, responded before the interval, with Hassan Ali Cheda restoring parity five minutes before half-time to ensure the hosts went into the break on level terms.Kagera Sugar returned from the interval with renewed determination and regained the advantage five minutes after the hour mark through Mudathir Said Abdullah, who capitalised on their attacking momentum to put the visitors back in front.Charlton manager gives encouraging recovery update on injured Harambee Stars defenderThe forward then completed his brace moments later, extending Kagera Sugar’s lead and putting the visitors firmly in control of the encounter. His second goal proved decisive, allowing the Bukoba-based side to see out the contest and claim a much-needed three points on the road.Harambee Stars forward on dream of playing alongside brother under Benni McCarthyThe result lifted Kagera Sugar from the foot of the 16-team standings to 14th place, taking their points tally to five. The club is under new manager Cédric Kaze, who was appointed three weeks ago in an effort to halt the poor start.
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