Gor Mahia return to SportPesa League action this Sunday with a demanding away fixture against Kakamega Homeboyz at Mumias Stadium, the kick-off set for 3pm.
Fresh from a morale-boosting victory over arch-rivals AFC Leopards in last weekend’s Mashemeji Derby, K’Ogalo will be aiming to maintain momentum and tighten their grip at the top of the table. A win in Mumias would see Gor Mahia extend their lead to nine points, a significant step in the push to reclaim the league title.
The first leg meeting between the two sides was a tightly contested affair, with Gor Mahia edging it 1-0 courtesy of a decisive strike from Alpha Onyango, who once again proved his importance by scoring the winner in the derby last weekend.
Historically, Gor Mahia have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture. In 23 league meetings, they have registered 13 wins, alongside seven draws and just three losses. The record is further underlined by 32 goals scored, only 15 conceded, and an impressive 12 clean sheets, numbers the team will look to leverage as they chase maximum points on the road.
Team news offers further encouragement for the technical bench. Goalkeeper Byrne Omondi featured in the last outing, while defender Sylvester Owino has returned to training, boosting defensive options. The only absentee remains Felix Oluoch, who continues his recovery from injury.
With head coach Charles Akonnor now having close to a full squad at his disposal, Gor Mahia head into this critical phase of the season well-equipped for the title run-in.
All eyes now turn to Mumias, where K’Ogalo will be seeking another vital three points to strengthen their championship charge.
