Gor Mahia now shift focus to local scene
It was a commendable performance by Gor Mahia at the 2015 CECAFA club cup. Finishing second is no easy task considering how poorly Gor Mahia played in 2014. It will provide the impetus for a better performance next time.
FKF chair Sam Nyamweya released a statement congratulating Gor Mahia.
“We salute Gor Mahia for reaching the finals of the CECAFA Kagame cup, as all Kenyans we had high expectations, read the statement.
The Performances by both teams should not dampen our spirits as we forge ahead of our next International assignments” said Nyamweya in reference to Gor Mahia and the women’s national team which narrowly lost to South Africa.
With CECAFA finished, Gor Mahia now shift focus back to the local scene. The players are still fatigued after playing a marathon six games in two weeks in the heat and humidity of Dar es Salaam.
The good news is that Gor Mahia have time to rest. The next fixture is not until Wednesday August 12 when they take on Ushuru FC.
Fixture list from KPL website
| Fri 07-08-15 | 17:00 | City Stars vs Mathare United | Nyayo Stadium | |
| Fri 07-08-15 | 19:15 | Ushuru vs Sofapaka | Nyayo Stadium | |
| Sat 08-08-15 | 14:00 | Nakuru All Stars vs AFC Leopards | Afraha Stadium | |
| Sat 08-08-15 | 15:00 | Muhoroni Youth vs Thika United | Muhoroni Stadium | |
| Sun 09-08-15 | 14:00 | Tusker vs Western Stima | Nyayo Stadium | |
| Sun 09-08-15 | 15:00 | SonySugar vs Ulinzi Stars | Awendo Green Stadium | |
| Sun 09-08-15 | 15:00 | Bandari vs Chemelil Sugar | Mbaraki Stadium | |
| Wed 12-08-15 | 15:00 | Gor Mahia vs Ushuru | City Stadium | |
| Wed 12-08-15 | 15:00 | AFC Leopards vs Ulinzi Stars | Nyayo Stadium | |
| Sat 15-08-15 | 16:15 | KCB vs Gor Mahia | Nyayo Stadium | |
| Wed 16-09-15 | 15:00 | Gor Mahia vs SonySugar | City Stadium |
Coach Frank Nuttall will be working on ensuring that his lads get enough rest, have put their dissapointment behind them and and are in the right frame of mind to take on Ushuru FC.
“The boys did well in the tournament; they kept going in every game despite being written off and were it not for a few lapses in concentration we’d have bagged the title. We are not perfect as people may think; we still have a lot to do especially when it comes to defending set pieces.
“The two weeks were great but the tournament is now over and we have the premier league to focus on. We have a tough task there to defend the title and it is my hope that the players will recover fast from the loss and concentrate on what we have at hand,” he said.
Following the Ushur match, Gor Mahia will be in action again 3 days later when they take on fast rising KCB FC.
Gor Mahia should wrap up the league, even if they experience a dramatic shift in fortunes. I will be keen on looking into the intensity levels of their game and if injuries will ensue. But I’m sure the team is now even more confident and eyes should be on dropping to the Confederations Cup next year. This comes with reaching the last 16 of the Champions League; hopefully the draw is decent then.
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To our president, thanks for the support you gave Gor. Without you we could not have known that Kenya clubs can match the rest in this region with the right support. We have not heard from you but hope you are not disappointed with Gor performance. So as not to come back to you time and again, can you get as a sponsor?
Thank you Nyamweya for your comments (with a pinch of salt) I believe you did not mean to say all that. We did it despite your relentless attempt in the media to deny Gor an opportunity to participate in this tournament. You worked very hard to ensure Gor did not participate. You should know this inspired Gor players instead. You are one of the Gor “haters” who push Gor to perform any better (you have heard of “okwasechi”). I am personally yet to know why you infuse such immense negative energy in Kenya football and keep hanging in there. You are killing so many dreams I tell you.
Mr writer, they actually played 7 games in 2 weeks (not 6)
Admin, Gor have a game on Sunday against KCB and not till next Wednesday
Look at the fixture list from the KPL website
ADMIN you are SPOT ON. This website of futaa.com is fond of unsubstantiated and non-factual journalism and thus posting irrelevant info that is misguiding and confusing people.
That fixture has since been revised, gor have a game on sunday against KCB
i really like ur comments @oga on top and jakoyo.ur comments have lots of teachings and encouragement.thank u guys.