Gor Mahia drop points as Tusker and Nzoia Sugar bag wins
Football
By
Washington Onyango
| Aug 26, 2023
Defending champions Gor Mahia were held to a 1-1 draw by Sofapaka at Kasarani Stadium as the 2023-2024 FKF Premier League kicked off on Saturday.
Sofapaka took a first-half lead through Darius Msagha's deflected effort, a goal the 2009 champions defended with all their energy until the center referee pointed to the spot in the 80th minute.
The club's top scorer last season Benson Omalla stepped up to slot in and salvage a point for Gor Mahia.
In Mombasa, former champions Tusker got their season off to a good start despite playing with 10 men for more than 30 minutes.
David Odoyo was shown a straight red card in the 58th minute but a first-half strike by Deogratias Ojok was enough for the brewers to collect maximum points against Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Complex.
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The 1-0 win sees Robert Matano's plan of recapturing the title they lost last season to Gor Mahia underway.
In Bungoma, Nzoia Sugar has once again reminded doubters that Sudi Stadium is still a fortress despite losing a majority of their key players, and their tactician Salim Babu after coming from behind to secure maximum points in a 2-1 win over Ulinzi Stars.
New signing Benjamin Mosha put the visitors ahead in the 32nd minute as the Soldiers took a narrow 1-0 halftime lead at foreign territory.
In the final half, Victor Haki initiated the comeback after drawing Nzoia Sugar level in the 52nd minute.
The comeback will completed by Victor Oyugi who arrived from the bench to score the a 90th-minute match-winner.
Saturday 2023-2024 FKF Premier League Results
Gor Mahia 1-1 Sofapaka
Bandari 0-1 Tusker
Nzoia Sugar 2-1 Ulinzi Stars
Kariobangi Sharks 0-0 Kenya Police