Gor Mahia edged past KCB with a 1-0 win on Monday morning, April 7, in a crucial FKF Premier League clash that reignited their title hopes and brought them within three points of the top.
The match had been postponed from Sunday due to a waterlogged pitch following heavy rains, with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirming the rescheduled fixture via their X (formerly Twitter) account:
“KCB vs Gor Mahia match was unable to be played due poor pitch conditions and will be played tomorrow Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m.”
First Half: Odhiambo’s Moment of Magic
Gor Mahia entered the match fresh from a 1-1 draw in the Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards, sitting on 43 points, while KCB were at 40 points after their recent 2-2 tie with Kakamega Homeboyz.
The match started with intensity, but Gor Mahia suffered an early blow when defender Kennedy Onyango was injured just six minutes in and replaced by Geoffrey Ochieng.
The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute, when Austin Odhiambo curled in a brilliant free-kick, handing Gor a vital lead. The 22-time champions maintained pressure, although defender Sylvester Owino was cautioned just before halftime.
Second Half Drama and a Red Card
Tensions flared in the second half, and Gor Mahia head coach Sinisa Mihic was shown a red card in the 49th minute for dissent on the sidelines.
KCB nearly found the equalizer in the 64th minute through a well-taken free kick, but Gor Mahia goalkeeper Gad Mathews made a spectacular save to deny them.
Despite late pressure from KCB, the solitary goal by Odhiambo remained decisive, sealing a narrow 1-0 win for Gor Mahia.
Updated League Standings
- Gor Mahia: 46 points (with a game in hand)
- Tusker FC: 48 points
- Kenya Police: 49 points
The result positions Gor Mahia firmly back in the title race, just three points behind league leaders Kenya Police and with a crucial game in hand.
