Gor Mahia extended their lead at the top of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League table with a 2-1 win over Mathare United. The game took place at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi.
Defender Philemon Otieno put Gor Mahia ahead in the 25th minute, but the goal was cancelled out by Mathare’s Ronald Shichenje in the 40th minute. Midfielder Boniface Omondi scored the winner for Gor Mahia in the 30th minute.
The win sees Gor Mahia move four points clear of second-placed Tusker, who were held to a goalless draw by Nairobi City Stars at Ruaraka grounds. Nzoia Sugar is in third place, just one point behind Tusker.
In other matches, Ulinzi Stars avenged their first-leg defeat to AFC Leopards by beating them 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium. KCB, on the other hand, were held to a goalless draw by Bandari at MISC Kasarani Annex.
Kenya Police outsmarted Bidco United 2-0 at the newly-built Police Sacco Stadium in South C, Nairobi, while Kakamega Homeboyz beat Wazito 1-0 at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.
Despite the win, Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry was not happy with his team’s performance.
“We were really flat today and spoke about that in the second half. There were some nice passes but sometimes we were in slow motion. Overall, we traded some chances and conceded a goal that was unnecessary. We wanted our best today but it didn’t come though we won,” said the coach.
His opposite number, Mathare United coach Collins ‘Korea’ Omondi, said a lacklustre performance in the second half cost his team.
“We were good in the first half and even managed to get the equaliser. In the second half we were not at our best and allowed them to score. I have picked the positives from this game and will work on the necessary areas as we fight to remain in the league,” said Omondi.
Wednesday’s Results
AFC Leopards 0 Ulinzi Stars 1
Nzoia 1 FC Talanta 0
KCB 0 Bandari 0
Kakamega Homeboyz 1 Wazito 0
Gor Mahia 2 Mathare United 1
Kenya Police 2 Bidco United 1
