Gor Mahia open 8-point lead despite Homeboyz setback as chasing pack faulter
6th April 2024
Tusker and Bandari could have closed down on Gor but both teams lost on Saturday.
- Tusker were beaten by Kariobangi Sharks as Bandari lost to Ulinzi Stars.
- The results ensured Gor extended their lead to eight points.
- Elsewhere, Shabana and Muhoroni Youth picked up morale-boosting wins to aid their relegation fight.
Gor Mahia managed to extend their lead at the top of the
23/24 FKF Premier League table to eight points despite being held to a barren
draw by Kakamega Homeboyz in a match played on Saturday, April 6 at Kenyatta
Stadium in Machakos.
K'Ogalo failed to find the back of the net despite being the
better side in the final match of the FKF Premier League Saturday fixtures.
Perfect defensive display denied K’Ogalo clear goalscoring
opportunities in both halves forcing them to share spoils with Kakamega
Homeboyz.
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That draw turned out to be a positive result as they stayed
on top of the standings with 51 points followed by Tusker and Bandari
respectively who failed to close the gap after suffering defeats in their
Saturday games.
Robert Matano’s Tusker succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against
Kariobangi Sharks in the early kickoff match preceding the Gor Mahia game
against Homeboyz.
Sharks’ win was inspired by experienced striker John
Makwatta who grabbed a brace in a thrilling encounter against the Brewers.
Julius Masaba was also on the score sheet to assure the Slum Boys the much-needed
win against second-placed Tusker.
Dennis Oguta and Ojok Deogratious scored Tusker's goals for
the match.
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On the other hand, Bandari also blew away their chance following
a 1-0 defeat to Ulinzi Stars at Ulinzi Sports Complex. Ibrahim Shambi headed
home the lone goal in the first half with the fine header earning him the man
of the match award.
Ulinzi Stars, who eased their relegations fears, held on to
the lead until the last minute despite being reduced to 10 men in the closing
stage of the match after Mark Bikokwa was given his marching orders.
At Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay, Shabana FC ended their
six-match wait for an FKF Premier win after humiliating Posta Rangers 3-0.
Lloyd Kavuchi, Mathew Tegisi and Brian Michira scored to
help the Glamour Boys revive their hopes of surviving relegation.
Muhoroni Youth also made a statement after picking up a 2-0 win over Nairobi City Stars. A goal from Jackson Green and a well-hit free kick from Stephen Bulugu buried City Stars hopes at Muhoroni Stadium.
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