Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor admitted K’Ogalo were far from their best in the opening stages against Posta Rangers but praised his players for fighting back to rescue a point in the dramatic 1-1 draw.
Speaking after the match, the coach acknowledged that Gor Mahia started slowly and allowed the hosts to gain early control of the game, something that frustrated the K’Ogalo technical bench and travelling supporters.
“We didn’t start the game well and looked a bit sluggish in our approach,” Akonnor said.
However, the Gor Mahia boss revealed that halftime adjustments changed the rhythm of the match, with K’Ogalo returning from the break with greater urgency and attacking intent.
“In the second half we changed our style of play and that helped us improve. Thankfully we managed to get the equaliser because it would have been disappointing to lose the game,” he added.
The moment that sent the Green Army into celebration arrived in the 87th minute when Ghanaian striker Ebenezer Assifuah struck to pull Gor Mahia level and snatch a valuable point.
For the K’Ogalo faithful, the late goal felt almost like a win, as the record champions showed their trademark fighting spirit to avoid defeat.
While the draw means Gor Mahia will feel they could have taken all three points, the comeback once again demonstrated the resilience that has defined the club for decades, a trait that continues to keep the Green Army believing until the final whistle.
