Champions Gor Mahia fail to score again
Football
By
Washington Onyango
| Nov 05, 2023
Gor Mahia's Alpha Onyango pass ball past Alvin Mangeni of Kenya Police during FKF Premier league match at Kasarani stadium. Nov 5, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Defending champions Gor Mahia on Sunday found themselves trapped in a goalless encounter with Kenya Police after registering their fifth draw of the 2023-2024 FKF Premier League season.
Despite their consistent performance, the draws seemed to weigh heavily on K'Ogalo, leaving them second on the league standings alongside Murang'a SEAL, sharing the same 20 points, although Gor Mahia holds an advantage with a superior goal difference.
The narrative of resilience however extended to the embattled Bidco United, who, despite being reduced to 10 men after John Owira's untimely dismissal, displayed unyielding determination.
Chris Opondo's immediate strike post-break breathed life into their unbeaten streak, marking their fifth successive match without tasting defeat.
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In the coastal city of Mombasa, Bandari compounded Shabana FC's woes, dealing them their fifth defeat of the season in a 2-1 victory at Mbaraki.
Derick Nsibambi and Andrew Juma showcased their prowess for the dockers, overshadowing Shabana's solitary consolation goal by Onchiri Nahemiah.
In a separate encounter, Kakamega Homeboyz exhibited their dominance, clinching a convincing 2-0 victory over Muhoroni Youth in Kisumu, adding to the compelling array of results that unfolded across the league.
Sunday's FKF Premier League Results
Bandari 2-1 Shabana
Murang'a SEAL 2-1 Tusker
Muhoroni Youth 0-2 Kakamega Homeboyz
Posta Rangers 0-0 KCB
Ulinzi Stars 0-1 Bidco United
Kenya Police 0-0 Gor Mahia