Gor Mahia vs City Stars preview
courtesy of the Standard
Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Gor Mahia begin their title defence against Kawangware based side Nairobi City Stars at City Stadium today. The match comes four days after the KPL champions edged out US Bitam of Gabon from the preliminary stage of the champions league and this should give them the motivation to start well. On their way to winning last year’s title, Gor Mahia chalked up 17 wins and know very well that to retain the title, they have to either win the same number of matches or add one more and in this case every match will count.
The KPL champions may be tired after a grueling battle in West Africa and this could force coach Bobby Williamson to juggle around his squad giving those who did not travel an opportunity to play. This means that veteran striker Patrick Oboya may finally have a chance to lead the team’s quest for goals upfront.
Your are here » Home » Football Title holders K’Ogalo begin league defence with City Stars clash Updated Wednesday, February 19th 2014 at 23:51 GMT +3 0 inShare By GILBERT WANDERA City’s Jimmy Bagaye dribbles the ball during their training last month. [PHOTO: DENNIS OKEYO] Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Gor Mahia begin their title defence against Kawangware based side Nairobi City Stars at City Stadium today. The match comes four days after the KPL champions edged out US Bitam of Gabon from the preliminary stage of the champions league and this should give them the motivation to start well. On their way to winning last year’s title, Gor Mahia chalked up 17 wins and know very well that to retain the title, they have to either win the same number of matches or add one more and in this case every match will count. The KPL champions may be tired after a grueling battle in West Africa and this could force coach Bobby Williamson to juggle around his squad giving those who did not travel an opportunity to play. This means that veteran striker Patrick Oboya may finally have a chance to lead the team’s quest for goals upfront. It is however, unlikely that Williamson will bench his top striker Dan Sserunkuma for the entire match and the Ugandan is therefore likely to feature at some point.
In goal, Jerim Onyango is sure to start after a great show in Gabon during which he saved four penalties in a move that has instantly raised his profile among the club fans. The Gor Mahia defence look steady with Israel Emuge, Haron Shakava and David ‘Calabar’ Owino incharge. Godfrey Walusimbi playing his first match in the KPL is a great addition on the flanks and he has already proved he is an asset with a great show in the past two matches. City Stars understand the importance of starting well after they barely survived last season. The team was placed in 14th place after picking only seven wins.
City Stars have signed some veteran players like George Midenyo, Kevin Ochieng in addition to the likes of Jimmy Bagaye and Justus Basweti. This is also the first match in charge for City Stars coach Robinson Ofwoku who knows that he must start well to make an impression at the struggling club. Match starts 3pm.
I pray that fatigue be gone in Jesus name! Amen. We are going to win the match.
I wish the team well and pray for victory.
WITH ADVANCED ECONOMY AND TECHNOLOGY, GOR MAHIA SHOULD NOT DESPAIR ON MATTERS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT.WE SHOULD RECRUIT 40000 MEMBERS AT AN ANNUAL HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF 1000 KENYA SHILLINGS PAYABLE IN FIVE PHASES IN FIVE MONTHS EVERY FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF THE FOOTBALL SEASON. THIS TOTALS TO FORTY MILLION SHILLINGS.THEN WE SHOULD AIM AT BRINGING BACK AT LEAST 10000 FANS PER MATCH AT 200 KSH. THAT IS 15 MATCHES RESULTING TO 30 MILLION KSH. PLUS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 40 MILLION WE HAVE 70 MILLION KENYA SHILLINGS IN TOTAL.WE CAN USE THE COOPERATIVE BANK OR EQUITY BANK AFTER NEGOTIATIONS SO THAT THEY ALSO GIVE US A SPONSORSHIP. HONORABLE RACHIER PLIZ USE THESE EXCELLENT IDEAS TO BUILD GOR MAHIA.MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO HELP OUR BELOVED TEAM.
Let us turn out in large mumbers to cheer our team. Let peace and respect to others and their belongings be our goal.
@Tom amazng idea!whi shld we flock hlgns at vip
vip shld be 4 lv mmbrs of 2k annual contribvion n gte fi of 200
with ths knd of möni we cannt lk 4 sponsa guys surli do we lv Gor?lts shw it?
And hw i wish we meet as seriouse bloggas 2 strengthen the idea guys
We pray and hope for positive results.This is the first match and thus should psyche us ahead of our visit to Alfred Mutua’s county on Sunday-(Mathare Match.For me and my family,I will attend all matches and cheer on my beloved team no matter the results.Once a K’ogallo,always a K’ogallo
This season,I pray that no lives will be lost in the name of soccer.lets all exercise restraint both in and outside the stadium.Inside the stadium,lets cheer on our beloved team even when results dont go our way(our opponents say we are used to leaving the stadium in protest when we sense imminent defeat.
Again lets all remember we cannot be coaches ourselves since we have delegated this role to the able hands of the Mighty Bobbys.we can pass a positive criticism but not to the extent of abusing our players or technical bench.We should rise and fall as one indivisible Kogallo team.
The comments from @tom and@jakorando make good sense. AR needs to move with speed on this issue and that one on the SACCO. As bloggers we also need to walk the talk. We have always talked of creating a branch.
what time is the match starting
Let the office or whoever is on the know confirm the existence of Gor Mahia playbill number 350100 so that we could start contributing whatever little we have to support our beloved club.
THIS IS THE TIME FOR HONORABLE RACHIER TO SHOW US HIS LEADERSHIP PROWESS IN TIMES OF CRISIS.THE MIGHTY GOR MAHIA HAS A LOT OF GOODWILL.LET HON. RACHIER NEGOTIATE WITH EQUITY BANK OR COOP.BANK TO REGISTER 40 THOUSAND MEMBERS ANNUALY AT 1000KSH. USE RADIO RAMOGI FOR PROMOTION,RADIO LAKE VICTORIA,NAM LOLWE,SUNSET IN HOMABAY,MAYIENGA,JAMBO,MAISHA,QFM, .ETC.MONEY PAID IN FIVE PHASES IN FIVE MONTHS OF EVERY SEASON.RACHIER MOVE FAST NO ROOM FOR CRISIS PLIZ……
go kogallo go kogallo we are our own problem.kogallo is a brand associated with bad menace now days please if you don’t have gor at your heart just sit aside God bless sirikl God bless football
@voice its at 3pm
I wish they could air it online since some of us are out of the counry. I will realy appriciate. I watched very well Gor VS Ingwe, GOTV cup last yr.
Where did Oboya and Kevo go? Someone tell me…
Today’s (Wed 20-Feb-2014 from 3.00pm) match:
Starting X1: 1. Jerry Onyango, 5. Musa Mohamed, 15. David Owino, 18. Haron Shakava, 2. Godfrey Walusimbi, 3. Baba Kizito, 6. Anthony Akumu, 7. Timonah Wanyonyi, 9.Shaban Kenga, 12. Jared Obwage, 8. Dan Sserunkuma.
Subs: Joel Bataro, Israel Emuge, Solomon Nasio, Rama Salim, 11. Innocent Mutiso, Dan Onyango, 25. George Odhiambo.
Head Coach: Bobby Williamson
Asst Coach: Bobby Ogola
Team Manager: Frank Ouna
Tom Ochieng Okello. I hear you. I have always said time for begging over. Gor has goodwill. Our Gor Mahia sacco on way. By next week we will be up. Just 1, 000 a month . We will sponsor Gor. No more room for begging. Rachier to announce soonest. Meanwhile City Stars wamekula bao.
Bao 2:0 waaaaaaaa
@BILL ONYANGO WE HAVE THE HUMAN RESOURCES TO SPONSOR OUR BELOVED GOR MAHIA IN THE FASHION OF BARCELONA AND DO INVESTMENT TOGETHER. BUYING PLOTS BESIDE SUPPORTING OUR BELOVED THE MIGHTY GOR MAHIA OF EAST AFRICA. LE CHAMPION PERMANENT D”AFRIQUE. GOR MAHIA HOYEE !!!!!!!!!
Let’s make this a reality. Let’s collect all we can and practice utmost honesty and prudence. Let contributions be accounted for. Am ready. Let’s go Kogalo and show the world that we can do it. Nobody can stop us.
Guys the SACCO Can be a serious Bank if we put in gud structas good
And the name is MAYIENGA INVESTMENT SACCO SOCIETY LTD
KAMIT TO INUOYO donge? gor 2 city o