Akonnor relieved as Gor Mahia end winless run in KPL

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor expressed relief after his side returned to winning ways with a narrow victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in Wednesday's FKF Premier League match played at the Kasarani Stadium.

Yesterday Alpha Onyango’s 19th-minute strike proved decisive as Gor Mahia secured a 1–0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz, a result that saw the record FKF Premier League champions return to the top of the standings.

Gor Mahia now sit on 23 points from 12 matches, two points clear of KCB FC, Police FC, Tusker FC, and Posta Rangers, who are all tied on 21 points.

The victory ended a three-match winless run for Gor Mahia, which included a 4–1 defeat to APS Bomet, a 1–0 loss to arch-rivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby, and a goalless draw against Bandari FC.

“We were coming from a very difficult period after losing to AFC Leopards and drawing against Bandari FC. However, we were pleased with our performance in the first half against Kakamega Homeboyz.

“In the second half, they made things difficult because they were not an easy side and were pushing to score. What mattered most today was getting back to winning ways, and we managed to do that,” said Akonnor.

On the other hand, Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Patrick Odhiambo admitted his side fell short of expectations.

“We lost the match, and that’s not good. Some of the things we had planned didn’t work out. We now have to go back to the drawing board, identify where we are lacking, and improve in those areas,” Odhiambo said.

Thursday’s FKF Premier League fixtures:

•             14:00 – Kariobangi Sharks vs Bidco United (Kasarani Annex)

•             15:00 – Murang’a SEAL vs Police FC (St. Sebastian Park)

•             16:00 – AFC Leopards vs Ulinzi Stars (Ulinzi Sports Complex)Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor expressed relief after his side returned to winning ways with a narrow victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in Wednesday's FKF Premier League match played at the Kasarani Stadium.

Yesterday Alpha Onyango’s 19th-minute strike proved decisive as Gor Mahia secured a 1–0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz, a result that saw the record FKF Premier League champions return to the top of the standings.

Gor Mahia now sit on 23 points from 12 matches, two points clear of KCB FC, Police FC, Tusker FC, and Posta Rangers, who are all tied on 21 points.

The victory ended a three-match winless run for Gor Mahia, which included a 4–1 defeat to APS Bomet, a 1–0 loss to arch-rivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby, and a goalless draw against Bandari FC.

“We were coming from a very difficult period after losing to AFC Leopards and drawing against Bandari FC. However, we were pleased with our performance in the first half against Kakamega Homeboyz.

“In the second half, they made things difficult because they were not an easy side and were pushing to score. What mattered most today was getting back to winning ways, and we managed to do that,” said Akonnor.

On the other hand, Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Patrick Odhiambo admitted his side fell short of expectations.

“We lost the match, and that’s not good. Some of the things we had planned didn’t work out. We now have to go back to the drawing board, identify where we are lacking, and improve in those areas,” Odhiambo said.

•             14:00 – Kariobangi Sharks vs Bidco United (Kasarani Annex)

•             15:00 – Murang’a SEAL vs Police FC (St. Sebastian Park)

•             16:00 – AFC Leopards vs Ulinzi Stars (Ulinzi Sports Complex)