Poor planning, congested fixture list and unsettled playing unit put paid to K’Ogalo’s continental campaign

Gor Mahia duo of Meddie Kagere (left) and Jaques Tuyisenge celebrate their victory against SuperSports United of South Africa during CAF knockout matches at Kenyatta Stadioum in Machakos County on On Sunday, April 8, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

That Gor Mahia failed in their bid to make it to the quarter-finals of Caf Confederations Cup is hardly surprising.

Poor planning, lack of money, a congested fixture and departure of key players are some of the reasons that knocked out the team from what would have been a first for a Kenyan club as they sought to progress further in the tournament.