Saturday’s FKF Premier League clash between Gor Mahia and Sofapaka sparked a lively online debate, with much of the spotlight falling on newly signed K’Ogalo forward Ebenezer Kofi Assifuah. The Ghanaian striker has made a promising start to life in green and white, scoring 2 goals in 3 appearances, all coming off the bench. However, against Sofapaka, opinions were sharply divided. A Tough Day or Unfair Criticism? Some fans and pundits felt it was one of Assifuah’s tougher outings. While the chances were there, the execution wasn’t quite right. His one-on-ones lacked conviction, his timing of runs seemed slightly off,…
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In the aftermath of a bruising 3–0 defeat to Gor Mahia, Batoto ba Mungu have moved decisively, suspending head coach Ezekiel Akwana indefinitely as pressure from supporters reached boiling point. The loss, played under the glare of a charged Nyayo atmosphere, exposed familiar problems, shaky defending, blunt attack, and a team that looked short on ideas. For many fans, the Gor Mahia defeat was not just another loss, but the final straw in a run of performances that have steadily drained belief. Chants from the stands and heated reactions online painted a clear picture: change was inevitable. Assistant coach Juma…
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has hailed his side’s tactical discipline and clinical first-half display following a dominant 3–0 victory over Sofapaka at Nyayo National Stadium — a result that further cements K’Ogalo’s position at the summit of the FKF Premier League table. The Green Army wasted no time asserting control, executing their game plan to perfection and putting the contest beyond reach before the halftime whistle. “We were tactically very sound. We played today’s game at ease, and all the things that we wanted to do, we did in the first half. We were a bit superior to…
Gor Mahia went on a rampage at Nyayo National Stadium, storming into a commanding 3–0 halftime lead against Sofapaka with a ruthless, well-orchestrated first half. Frank Odhiambo opened the scoring just 14 minutes into the contest before Sylvester Owino doubled the advantage five minutes later. Ebenezer Adukwaw then capped a dominant half by calmly converting a 31st-minute penalty to put K’Ogalo firmly in control. In the opening 45 minutes alone, Gor Mahia registered five shots on target, earned one corner, and enjoyed 54% possession, all while maintaining a disciplined display with no bookings. How the goals came The opener was…
In Kenyan football, outrage often arrives disguised as reform. AFC Leopards chairman Bonface Ambani’s furious reaction to FKF’s ruling on the abandoned Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia match is the latest example loud, dramatic, and conveniently timed. Let’s be clear: Ambani is asking some fair questions. Transparency in football governance matters. Clubs deserve clarity on which rules apply, when they were passed, and where they can be accessed. FKF has long struggled with communication, and that vacuum invites suspicion. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: this was not AFC Leopards’ match. The chaos at Dandora Stadium on December 21 involved Nairobi…