Gor go four clear after Tusker slip at City Stars

The FKF Premier League title race took a significant twist this today when Tusker FC slipped up, allowing Gor Mahia FC to go four clear at the summit.

Gor got their business done with a 2-1 win over strugglers Mathare United as Tusker were held in a barren stalemate away at Nairobi City Stars.

Victory for Gor, sealed with goals from Philemon Otieno and Boniface Omondi, moved their points tally to 62 with Tusker earning a point to reach 58.

Nzoia Sugar moved to within just one point of Tusker after winning 1-0 at home to FC Talanta thanks to Alfred Tanui’s second half winner.

In Kasarani, Gor took the lead through captain Otieno in the 25th minute after a great pass from Erest Wendo before Mathare United equalised through Ronald Sichenje 15 minutes later.

Gor continued to press in the second half with Benson Omalla missing a number of chances until the 60th minute when Omondi restored their advantage.

Gor head coach Jonathan McKinstry was far from satisfied with his side’s performance.

"It wasn't a good performance from my team; we created many chances that could have helped us kill of the game off and that is something we need to improve on heading to the next game,” the Briton said.

His counterpart Collins ‘Korea’ Omondi who was in charge of the team for the first time since being appointed was happy with the way his team defended against a dangerous attacking Gor side.

"We have conceded many goals this season and today we managed to hold Gor and even created more chances that our strikers failed to capitalise on. I am hoping to see an improvement in our next match because every game is now like a final to us,” Korea said.

Record champions Gor are bidding to reclaim the league title from Tusker who have won each of the last two seasons.