Kenyan duo Boniface Onyango and Collins Maina have finally been cleared to feature for Kagera Sugar in the Tanzanian Premier League after missing the opening six matches of the campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two players joined the Tanzanian top-flight newcomers during the transfer window, but had been unable to make their competitive debuts as they awaited the necessary work permits required for foreign players to feature in the league.Their absence has coincided with a difficult start to life in the top flight for Kagera Sugar, who have collected just two points from their opening six matches. The Bukoba-based side have suffered four defeats and recorded two draws since the league kicked off on 16 August.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968565##Kagera opened their campaign with a 2-0 home defeat to Simba SC before drawing 1-1 with Singida Black Stars three days later.They were then handed their heaviest defeat of the campaign when Geita Gold thrashed them 6-2 on 22 August. Another setback followed against Mashujaa, who secured a 2-1 victory, before Azam FC condemned Kagera to a 2-0 defeat.Still in the woods: FKF Premier League kick-off postponed once againTheir latest outing produced another draw, with Kagera sharing the spoils in a 1-1 result against Fountain Gate on 13 September.The sequence of results has left Kagera Sugar near the foot of the 16-team league table, increasing the importance of the return of their foreign recruits as they seek to turn around their fortunes.Onyango joined Kagera from FKF Premier League side Kakamega Homeboyz after an impressive spell with the club. The versatile left-footed defender can operate at centre-back or as a left-sided defender and was among the key additions made by Kagera following their promotion.Selebwa demands character as Rising Stars face South Sudan in must win clashMaina, meanwhile, arrived from Fortune Sacco after a prolific 2025/26 National Super League campaign. The forward finished the season as the NSL top scorer after scoring 25 goals and also claimed the league's Most Valuable Player award.Kagera had already acknowledged the impact of missing their foreign recruits at the start of the campaign, with club officials confirming that four international players, including Onyango and Maina, were unavailable as the club worked to secure their permits.Kenya learns group opponents for inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and FestivalWith the paperwork now completed, Onyango and Maina are eligible to make their competitive debuts and provide a timely boost to a Kagera side looking to climb away from the relegation zone.The duo are expected to make their debut for Kagera ahead of next league assignment is against Mbeya City on 9 October, after the international break.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968690##