Kipkirui On The Double As Mighty Gor Mahia Demolish Aigle Noir

25th August 2019

Boniface Omondi also got his name on the scoresheet and youngster David Ambundo got his debut goal for Gor as well as two assists

Gor Mahia forward Nicholas Kipkirui (left) celebrates scoring with team-mate Boniface Omondi during their Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg against Burundi's Aigle Noir at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on August 25, 2019. PHOTO |  NATION MEDIA GROUP
Gor Mahia forward Nicholas Kipkirui (left) celebrates scoring with team-mate Boniface Omondi during their Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg against Burundi's Aigle Noir at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on August 25, 2019. PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
SUMMARY
  • SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC are through to the first round of the CAF Champions League after a brave display, thrashing Aigle Noir FC 5-1 on Sunday afternoon
  • After a barren first leg in Burundi, Gor came into the game needing a good result to go through and they did not lift their foot off the pedal throughout the encounter at the Kasarani Stadium

NAIROBI, Kenya- SportPesa Premier League (SPL) champions Gor Mahia FC are through to the first round of the CAF Champions League after a brave display, thrashing Aigle Noir FC 5-1 on Sunday afternoon.

After a barren first leg in Burundi, Gor came into the game needing a good result to go through and they did not lift their foot off the pedal throughout the encounter at the Kasarani Stadium.

Nicholas Kipkirui was in the mood as he bagged a brace to gift new coach Steven George Pollack and his assistant Patrick Odhiambo a resounding result in front of the K’Ogalo faithful.

Boniface Omondi also got his name on the scoresheet and youngster David Ambundo got his debut goal for Gor as well as two assists.

The thrashing of the Burundi side was the perfect result for the SPL winners who begin their quest to win an unrivaled third straight title next Sunday against Tusker FC at the Kenyatta Stadium.

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