Key Takeaways
- Gor Mahia beat AFC Leopards 1-0 in the Mashemeji Derby at a packed Nyayo National Stadium.
- Captain Alpha Onyango scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute.
- The win extends Gor Mahia’s lead at the top of the FKF Premier League to six points with three games left.
Gor Mahia took a major step towards reclaiming the FKF Premier League title after defeating bitter rivals AFC Leopards in a tense derby clash on Sunday evening.
The match took place at a full-capacity Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The record champions secured a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a late goal from their skipper.
Alpha Onyango broke the deadlock in the 85th minute. Left-back Bryton Onyona set up the strike after the AFC defence only partially cleared a corner kick.
The result gives Gor Mahia a six-point advantage at the summit of the table. There are now just three matches remaining in the season.
AFC Leopards remain in second place with 55 points. The victory also served as revenge for K’Ogalo, who lost by the same scoreline to Ingwe in the reverse fixture at Kasarani last December.
Police FC currently hold the league trophy. However, Gor Mahia are now firmly on course to dethrone them and secure the championship.