Nicholas Kipkirui’s deft second half header was all Gor Mahia needed to sink Tusker and bag the all-important three points in a match played at Machakos Stadium. The win saw Gor Mahia move to second on the table with 29 points, only two points behind leaders Bandari. Gor Mahia had earlier suffered a setback when goalkeeper Boniface Oluoch was sent off for handling the ball outside the penalty area as he sought to break off Tusker’s counter attack. George Odhiambo was the sacrificial lamb as Shaban Odhonji was brought in for his first appearance of the season. Despite playing 65…
Author: Sports Editor
Gor Mahia host Tusker FC in their league catch up match today at Machakos from 4pm. Both teams will be gunning for wins in an effort to keep pace with current leaders Bandari. Tusker currently lie one point and one place behind Gor Mahia and a win for either side will provide a psychological boost for them in their quest to win the title. Traditionally, this has been the biggest fixture in the Kenya league outside the Mashemeji derby. The two clubs have a combined 28 league titles between them and have won the last eight league titles. Gor Mahia…
Gor Mahia will miss the services of Joash Onyango and Francis Kahata in a midweek match against at Kenyatta Stadium – Machakos. Team Manager Jolawi Obondo have confirmed services of the two will not be available due to minor injuries. “We are ready for the game against Tusker on Tomorrow (Wednesday 27th February 2019), but we will have to do without Joash Onyango and Francis Kahata. Gor Mahia will be flying to Algeria after Tusker game to face NA Hussein Dey in the Group D CAF Confederations Cup match return leg.
Gor Mahia v Tusker FC Date : Wednesday 27th February 2019 Venue : Kenyatta Stadium – Machakos Time : 4:00 PM