Ebenezer Kofi Assifuah struck in the 87th minute to rescue a crucial point for Gor Mahia in a tense 1-1 FKF Premier League draw against Posta Rangers at Nyayo Stadium.
Ebenezer Ebenezer Assifuah once again proved decisive for Gor Mahia, scoring a dramatic late equaliser to deny Posta Rangers victory in a tightly contested league encounter at Nyayo Stadium.
Posta Rangers made a dream start, breaking the deadlock in the 6th minute and forcing Gor Mahia into an early chase. The goal shifted momentum as Posta adopted a compact defensive shape, frustrating K’Ogalo’s build-up play while looking dangerous on the counter.
Gor Mahia responded with pressure and intent, coming closest in the 19th minute when Jackson Dwang smashed a long-range effort off the post. Despite sustained possession and territorial dominance, the record champions struggled to break through before the interval.
After the break, Gor Mahia increased the tempo, with tactical substitutions aimed at injecting pace and creativity. Adu-Kwaw and Ben Stanley were introduced early in the second half, followed later by Patrick Essombe as K’Ogalo committed more bodies forward.
The pressure finally told in the 90+4 minute when Assifuah capitalised inside the area to fire home the equaliser, sparking celebrations among the Gor Mahia faithful. Ten minutes of stoppage time followed, but Posta Rangers held firm to secure a share of the spoils.
The result extends Gor Mahia’s unbeaten momentum and reinforces their title ambitions, while Posta Rangers will draw confidence from a disciplined performance against one of the league’s heavyweights.
Full-time: Posta Rangers 1–1 Gor Mahia
Goal: Assifuah (87’)
