Ngala tips Gor to upstage Leopards in Sunday's 'Mashemeji Derby' despite rut in form

Former Gor Mahia Assistant Secretary General Ronald Ngala is tipping the club to turn the tables and beat rivals AFC Leopards in Sunday's Mashemeji Derby despite their rut in form.

K'Ogalo have been poor this term winning just two of their six matches and Ngala warns this is not a pointer of what to expect on Sunday.

In the last derby played in April, Gor got the better of Leopards courtesy of an Austin Odhiambo solitary goal.

“Any derby anywhere in the world can go either way. Even with Gor’s current poor run, they can still prove a point on Sunday against their rivals,’’ said Ngala.

K'Ogalo have so far lost to Nairobi City Stars and Coastal side Bandari. Leaders KCB and Muranga Seal have also forced the record champions into draws, leaving Gor in position 12 with 8 points, 9 shy of leaders KCB.

  ‘’We know Gor have been having multiple problems, but this cannot be used to determine the Sunday outcome. They have had time to discuss their intrigues and I trust they are already back on their feet.’’

The record champions recently fired their Brazilian Coach Leonardo Martins Neiva after only six FKF Premier League matches in charge. Not much reason was given regarding circumstances that led to his ouster, but football enthusiasts believe it was as a result of their poor run this season.

 Gor will now rely on their assistant coaches Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno and Michael Nam who are steering the team on interim bases as the search for a new tactician is on.

‘Zico’ rejoined Gor as the assistant head coach at the beginning of the season after a spell with KCB and Sofapaka.

 It will be a big test for ‘Zico’ and Nam who witnessed the sacked coach Martins Neiva encounter the wrath of the irate fans after loss to Bandari at the Coast.

Meanwhile, Gor team manager is on record slamming the fans for their actions whenever Gor loses. Nyaoro said in an earlier interview that in a game of football, any team should expect three different results, and only one can come at a time.

 ‘’There is always a win, a draw or a loss. Gor is in the same league with the rest of the teams, meaning any result can go their way. Our fans need to understand that every team comes to the pitch with the intention of winning,"said Nyaoro.

 A win for Gor on Sunday will bring back hope to their fans that are seemingly restless with their poor run.