Toothless Sharks fail to bite in Machakos as K’Ogalo triumph
Gor now occupies top spot in the league, boasting an impressive 27 points from 13 games. Posta Rangers are second, two points behind Gor and one point ahead of third-placed Kakamega Homeboyz (24).
In an electrifying FKF Premier League encounter held in Machakos today, Gor Mahia clinched a crucial 2-1 win over Kariobangi Sharks, propelling them to the summit of the league.
Chris Alpha Onyango shattered the stalemate by putting K'Ogalo in the lead late in the first half, setting the stage for an intense second half.
More To Read
- Homeboyz bounce back, Tusker close gap as FKFPL enters final stretch
- Police pull clear, City Stars keep survival hopes alive in FKFPL shake-up
- Gor Mahia blames Shabana FC for chaos at Gusii Stadium
- One dead, several injured in Shabana FC, Gor Mahia FC fan clash at Gusii Stadium
- Shabana stun Bandari as FKFPL title race heats up
- Salim Babu confident in Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 preparations
Despite the defending champions holding their ground, Sharks orchestrated a late comeback, with Ghai Panchol levelling the score in the 82nd minute, injecting heightened excitement into the evenly matched contest.
The climax unfolded dramatically as striker Benson Omalla showcased his prowess, finding the back of the net with a precision finish in injury time, securing a valuable three points for K'Ogalo.
🟢 | STANDINGS
The league title is busy defending itself... we are calmly perched at the top.
One game at a time 💪
Mahia is #Sirkal | #GorFansClub pic.twitter.com/dRu4yW8gLG
— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) December 3, 2023
With this triumph, Gor Mahia now claims the top spot in the league with 27 points from 13 games. Following closely is Posta Rangers, trailing by two points and maintaining a one-point lead over third-placed Kakamega Homeboyz (24).
Omalla’s stellar performances have garnered well-deserved attention, solidifying his position as a rising star in Kenyan football. A former Western Stima striker and a graduate of Kisumu Day High School, he consistently proves his mettle by delivering crucial goals for K'Ogalo.
Top Stories Today
- City Hall to freeze accounts, auction properties over Sh50bn arrears
- Kenya’s security at risk as regional instability grows, warns NIS boss
- Supreme Court Judge Ouko warns of eroding public trust due to case delays
- KNEC announces July, August deadlines for 2025 CBC assessments
- Kenya aims to quadruple tea exports to China by 2030
- Palestine lifts ban on Al Jazeera's operations in Palestinian territories
- State allocates Sh4.8 billion for SGR local control, Malaba extension
- UDA dismisses Gachagua’s resignation from party as 'theatrics'
- Google quietly refreshes iconic 'G' logo with subtle design tweaks
- Nairobi court denies bail for Lebanese suspect facing US extradition
- Fire burns shops at Mogadishu's Bakaara market, no casualties reported
- Tanzania electoral agency unveils 8 new constituencies, 5 wards ahead of polls
- UN urges ceasefire in North Darfur amid growing humanitarian crisis
- Farming hero feeding Kiambiu slum against all odds
- Reprieve for electorates as IEBC reconstitution sets stage for by-elections
- DCI summons Mukuru activists over suspected links to BBC documentary
- Finland's President makes historic visit to Kenya as Nordic-Africa ties deepen
- AUSSOM on the brink: Funding crisis threatens AU's Somalia mission
- Treasury proposes budget cuts for Moi, Egerton and TUK amid wage woes
- Betting firms may be rigging outcomes to avoid taxes, MPs warn
