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How K’Ogalo was bullied by cops, fans in Tunisia

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Esperance coach gets into the pitch to confront the referee [Photo: Courtesy]

Gor Mahia landed in Tunis, Tunisia last week on Thursday with high hopes of upsetting their hosts, Esperance of Tunisia. The match was billed as a crunch Caf Champions League tie. Little did they know they will practically have their necks wrung. The first clash in Nairobi ended in a barren draw.

Ominous clouds started circling when they touched down. They had to seek accommodation in a city away from Tunis because the hotel that what was recommended by the hosting team and their federation wasn’t up to standards. The team also feared that their food could be laced with ‘something’. 

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