Mara Sugar will host Mombasa United at William Ole Ntimama Stadium on Monday, 19 October as both sides seek their first victories of the 2026/2027 FKF Premier League campaign.The encounter will mark the return of top-flight league action to the Narok venue, which last hosted a league match four years ago when Tusker defeated Gor Mahia 2-0.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMara opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against newcomers 3K FC, while Mombasa United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz in their top-flight debut.The Millers will be looking to make home advantage count as they navigate third year in the top flight at a new venue, having previously used Awendo as their home ground.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036278##However, adapting to unfamiliar surroundings could present a challenge as they seek to establish themselves in the league.Mara head coach Mike Mururi has described the fixture as a must-win encounter, stressing the importance of collecting maximum points before the team embarks on an away assignment.“We are well prepared for the match at home, and I have urged the players to step up and give their best. It will be our first match in Narok. Although we are not used to the venue, we must rise to the occasion.It will be a tough match against Mombasa, who are new to the league and highly motivated. I have urged the players to win because after this fixture, we will be playing away, so we need maximum points at home,” Mururi stated during interview with the club media.Junior Starlets keen on positive start as World Cup campaign kicks off against ChinaMombasa United, meanwhile, will be determined to recover from their opening-day setback and register their first top-flight victory.The coastal side's coach Abdulhamid Moallin expressed confidence in his team's preparations but acknowledged concerns over the condition of the playing surface.“We are in good spirits and eager to bounce back from the defeat at home. We will be looking to win the match. We have a clean bill of health ahead of the game. The pitch is not in good condition, but I have urged the players to adapt to the surface and give their best,” he said.Monday's fixture will be the sides' first meeting in the top flight, although they have faced each other three times in the National Super League (NSL).CAF CC:Tusker complicate chances of reaching group stage after narrow loss to Tanzanian sideMara hold the advantage from those encounters, having recorded two victories and a draw.Elsewhere, Bandari FC will host 3K FC at Mbaraki Stadium in another Monday fixture, with both teams chasing their first win of the campaign.Bandari began their season with a goalless draw against AFC Leopards, while 3K shared the spoils in a 2-2 stalemate with Mara Sugar.