Omalla nets 19th goal of the season to send Gor Mahia five points clear
Football
By
Washington Onyango
| Mar 12, 2023
Red-hot striker Benson Omalla scored his 19th goal of the season as Gor Mahia opened a five-point gap at the helm of the FKF Premier League after defeating Bidco United 1-0 at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
Omalla netted in the 18th minute to hand K'Ogalo their 12 win of the 2022-2023 season.
The former Western Stima forward is now five-goals shy off Eric Kapaito's 25 goal netted in the 2020-2021 season. Last season's statistics do not count after Football Kenya Federation (FKF) declared the 2021-2022 season null and void.
Gor are now on 41 points with a five-point gap between them and second placed KCB who lost 2-1 to Kariobangi Sharks at Kasarani Annex.
Julius Masaba and Fortune Omotto scored for Sharks as Francis Kahiro netted the bankers' consolation goal.
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Deefending champions Tusker meanwhile moved third on the log despite rallying from behind to salvage a point against Talanta in a 1-1 draw at Ruaraka.
Alvin Ochieng' netted for Talanta in the 26th minute to lead 1-0 at the break before former Gor Mahia defender Charles Momanyi salvaged a point for the brewers in the 88nd minute.
Joe Waithira scored Bandari's lone goal as he dockers saw off Nzoia Sugar 1-0 in Mombasa.
Sunday's FKF Premier League Results
Kakamega Homeboyz 0-1Kenya Police
FC Talanta 1-1 Tusker
Bandari 1-0 Nzoia
Gor Mahia 1-0 Bidco United
Wazito 0-0 Vihiga Bullets
Posta Rangers 1-1 Ulinzi Stars
Mathare United 1-0 AFC Leopards
Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 KCB