Gor Mahia beats City Stars 1-0
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 4:38 am
Report from the Nation
Nineteen-time champions Gor Mahia on Saturday defeated Nairobi City Stars by a solitary goal, to leapfrog Nzoia Sugar at the top of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) standings.
The match was held at Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani in Nairobi, with striker Benson Omala’s goal in the second-half making the difference.
Gor and Nzoia have each amassed 27 points, same to KCB who edged-out struggling Mathare United 2-1 at MISC Kasarani Annex. K'Ogalo have a goal difference of +11, Nzoia Sugar +8 while KCB have +5.
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Defending champions Tusker once again dropped points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Kariobangi Sharks at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi.
Bandari defeated FC Talanta 1-0 at MISC Kasarani Annex, while Posta Rangers edged out Kakamega Homeboyz with a similar margin at Bukhungu Stadium.
Former champions Sofapaka also beat hosts Wazito FC by a solitary goal at Muhoroni Stadium in Kisumu.
Omala, who has been impressive this season struck the winning goal against a resilient City Stars in the 59th minute. It was his 11th goal of the season that steered K’Ogalo to their eighth win of the season.