Gor Mahia hope to repeat feat against Oilers in 1988
Having lost the home leg 2-3 to Esperance in Tunis Gor Mahia will now seek to accomplish the impossible on Sunday. To advance, Gor Mahia will need to win by two clear goals.
Gor Mahia vs LPRC Oilers 1988
The last time Gor Mahia beat a team by two goals in a non-preliminary continental competition was in the quarter final round of the Africa cup winners cup in 1988 when they beat LPRC Oilers of Liberia 3-1 in Monrovia.
Gor Mahia had put up a dismal display against Oilers during the first leg in Nairobi which ended 0-0. Coach Jack Johnson had quit only a few weeks earlier and Gor Mahia were coachless.
After that game, the Liberians celebrated as if they had won the cup.Yours truly remembers one Liberian player taking off his shirt and waving it as he ran around the track at Nyayo stadium.
Asked about the Liberians celebrations, the then Gor Mahia team manager David Ouma remarked “These Liberians are very inexperienced in African football. Only an inexperienced team would celebrate after the first leg. ”
For the second leg, veteran coach Mohamed Kheri was seconded to the team. He worked his magic and Gor Mahia won 3-1 to advance to the semi-finals.
Gor Mahia will need a similar feat on Sunday. The good news is that the second batch of players arrived in Tunis safely.
Esperance not taking chances
Coach Ruud Krol indicated that his team will not under-rate Gor Mahia. “A Champions League match is always difficult to negotiate. Whether at home or outside, we must concentrate. It is true that we won 3-2 away but we’re still not qualified. There is a match to play, “said the Dutch coach at a press conference Friday before talking about Gor Mahia
“Gor Mahia are a good team. They took advantage of height. They were fast and sharp. They are young and I think they are to be taken seriously. ”
On Friday, Esperance official Semah Derbali said his team was focused on the game. ” The Blood and Gold ” need to stay focused and be wary of Gor Mahia : “We need to maintain our performances, stay focused , do not underestimate the opponent and confirm the victory.
Hethim Jouini, the young striker who will replace Yannick Ndjeng is eager to make the most of the opportunity, he said : “We are ready to play this game can I replace Yannick so I must seize my chance help maintain our lead.
Gor Mahia must go on all out attack
Whereas Gor Mahia started with only one out and out striker last week, this time they might consider an additional striker to assist Sserunkuma. George Odhiambo Blackberry has been a livewire each time he had entered the game. He is a good candidate to start alongside Sserunkuma. If not Blackberry then Rama Salim or Patrick Oboya will fit the bill.
In goal, there is no clear-cut candidate to replace Jerim Onyango. Joel Bataro has more international experience having played for the Kenya U23 team. Yours truly watched his game against Senegal in Dakar and he was solid between the posts and made some daring saves. David Juma has more experience overall. Coach Williamson is observing both in training and can make an informed decision.
In defence, the return of David Owino is welcomed and he will help shore up the defence which was shambolic last weekend. A more solid performance will be needed especially as a large crowd is expected to cram the Rades stadium.
Go boz go coz God is with us ua going 2make it n thats why w’r called the mighty Gormahia havn came from avery unpredictable situation.
We need alot of copmpouser at the back! Good Luck Kogalo!
At times, we must trust our faith. Esperence os beatable with all out play. The players should just give their all and Kogalo Will triumph. All the best of luck.
My conscious is very clear we shall beat esperence by 2 goals to 0 and advance to the next stage
The game will be difficult but, we’ll win!
Bloggers let this our branch today pray for the team ,@ ochigah something is telling me that we are beating this team…otherwise let us pray and pray and pray for the team…by the way ,the impostor is not in tunisia this time round….?who will know broadcast live from tunisia..
Our task is made that much harder because Esperance is now wary of the Mighty K’galo. Note the respect with which their coach now addresses Gor Mahia.
To me the team has grown tremendously from the experiences of the 2 round of CAF competition.
This is truly a good team & bench and its my prayer that EC is sorting, nay has sorted out the financial (stability) aspect for this season.
Am holding my breath in hope that we may just get a result against Esperance. Give it your best shot team!
One thing that is obvious is that the boys will gain invaluable experience from this trip and this will put us in good state to retain our title and grab the others. As stated we need to tie up the financial/sponsorship issue and move on
One thing that is obvious is that the boys will gain invaluable experience from this trip and this will put us in good state to retain our title and grab the others. As stated we need to tie up the financial/sponsorship issue and move on to other things. I hope the EC won’t be quiet only to drop a bombshell later on. The fans have been proactively asking how they can assist but the silence is construed yo mean that something positive is cooking. O hope I am right
good luck Kogalo
Go on boyz and all the best of luck
Score 5 goals then pack the defense and play the kind of ugly football that Gadisevic Vojo applied against Algeria. A slow, ugly “dhup-dhup” cum “sister-in-law-see-me” kind of display will deny Esperence space to organize any attractive and constructive moves. Who cares at the end of the day so long as the end justifies the means?
I have faith in the team. Its amazing how a team of new players just put together in less than three complete months has jelled together so Well. The boys make my heart leap in Joy. Let the EC come up with a credible financial plan to take us places. Fans its also our turn to put our money where our mouth is.I am ready for Gor any day anytime.kes 100 to 1, 000 a month will never kill most of us real loyal fans.This we can never wish away. The truth be told if we donot come up with a financial model to retain our team the boys will run away end of season and we will be out here tearing at each other. Gor please your best in Tunis. Live to Expectations. May heart and prayers.
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we the family of Mighty Gor Mahia put the team before your able hands as we kindly ask for your intervention so that the team emerge victorious in Tunis. Lord of Lords may your blesings work up on the Mighty team so that the team qualifys for the next round.I say this prayer trusting in the Mighty name,Amen!!!!!!!!
Mungu pamoja nasi,whatever the result His name be glorified
Ay update?
Update please
its raining game not yet.
Just been informed, Game pushed to tomorrow, same time
Eti mvua iliaribu game ya kogalo vs esp..the game itachezwa kesho ,,2kopamoja kogalo…