FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia played out a dull goalless draw with Mara Sugar in Homa Bay on Wednesday despite off-pitch legal battles preceding the fixture.
Gor Mahia will finally face Mara Sugar this Wednesday in Homa Bay after the Sports Disputes Tribunal cleared legal blocks that delayed the fixture due to a heated venue dispute.
AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani blames poor officiating for his side’s 2-1 defeat to APS Bomet, a result that handed bitter rivals Gor Mahia a record 22nd league crown with one match to spare.
Gor Mahia have warned Mara Sugar that postponing their Kenyan Premier League clash will not save them from defeat after the Sports Disputes Tribunal halted the fixture. The delay puts the champions-elect’s title celebrations on hold while rivals AFC Leopards close the gap.
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has halted Gor Mahia’s potential title-winning match against Mara Sugar following a successful appeal over the venue relocation to Homa Bay.
Hillary Juma scored twice to seal a 2-0 win for APS Bomet over Bandari, extending the law enforcers’ unbeaten streak to six matches in the FKF Premier League.
Gor Mahia FC have promised their players a Ksh 5 million bonus if they win this season’s FKF Premier League title. The club has also doubled match-winning bonuses to Ksh 10,000 per game.
K’Ogalo secured a 3-1 victory at Nyayo Stadium to move within three points of sealing a record-extending 22nd league championship ahead of next weekend’s final hurdle against Mara Sugar.
AFC Leopards closed the gap on Gor Mahia to four points with four matches left after a 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, setting up a thrilling end to the FKF Premier League season.