Gor Mahia's Akonnor hails his charges tactical discipline after Police win

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has hailed his side’s composure, tactical discipline, and squad depth after their 2-0 victory over defending champions Kenya Police FC - a result that not only lifted K’Ogalo’s to the top of the FKF Premier League table on 16 points with a game in hand, but also marked their first win over Police in two years.

In a match that showcased Gor’s growing confidence and cohesion, Akonnor’s men controlled the tempo from start to finish, displaying patience and precision in their play. The coach revealed that their measured approach was part of the team’s strategy right from kick-off, emphasizing control over urgency.

“We knew Kenya Police are strong defensively and dangerous on long balls, so we had to stay calm and trust our plan,” Akonnor said after the game. “The boys kept their discipline, didn’t rush to score, and waited for the right moments to attack.”

The Ghanaian tactician reserved special praise for 20-year-old left-back Brighton Onyona, who continues to impress ahead of an anticipated Harambee Stars bow.

 Akonnor described Onyona’s performance as “composed and confident”, noting his balance between solid defending and forward runs that stretched the opposition.

Also earning plaudits was Musa Sharriff, whose creativity and vision in midfield orchestrated much of Gor Mahia’s attacking rhythm ending up to score the second goal. His link-up play and ability to dictate tempo were instrumental in maintaining control and guiding the team to victory.

“It means a lot for us, players like Brighton showed incredible maturity, and Musa brought the creativity and calmness that kept us ticking,” Akonnor added. “It’s encouraging to see this level of depth in the squad; it gives us belief that we can compete consistently going forward.”