Gor Mahia now to face off with Ulinzi Stars in Top 8 final clash |
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By Fred Maingi in Nairobi
Gor Mahia sailed to the finals of the Top 8 annual soccer tournament
after demolishing hapless Tusker FC 3-0 in a thrilling and tension
packed semi final return tie staged before a capacity crowd at the
Nairobi City Stadium.
Gor Kogalo who were widely cheered will now face off with
defending
Champions Ulinzi Stars in the grand finale .The winner will pocket a
whooping KShs.1 million.
Champions Ulinzi Stars in the grand finale .The winner will pocket a
whooping KShs.1 million.
The match graced by Nairobi Mayor His worship
George Aladwa and
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive members (NEC)
Hussein Terry and Doris Petra among other sports dignitaries was a
mouth watering clash that kept fans on their toes.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) National Executive members (NEC)
Hussein Terry and Doris Petra among other sports dignitaries was a
mouth watering clash that kept fans on their toes.
Tusker head coach Sammy Omollo was a
devastated man after the final
whistle.He will definitely spend the next one week humbled in prayer
hoping the losing jinx that started haunting them from Tanzania
during the regional Cecafa Kagame Cup will not follow them in the
Kenya Premier League(KPL) title chase.
The sight of dimunitive Uganda import Dan Sserunkuma, Rama Salim,
and Moses Odhiambo send shivers down their Ruaraka opponent’s spines.
Gor’s danger man Rama Salim opened the goal galore in the third
minute nodding home a right flank cross from right back Solomon
Nasio.
Moses Odhiambo then brilliantly volleyed in a powerful long range
shot leaving Tusker’s custodian Samuel Odhiambo well beaten. But
the rampaging Gor did not stop there as substitute Edwin Lavatsa
who had come in for Rama Salim at the return from the breather
wrapped up the proceedings, rounding Tusker’s skipper Joseph
Shikokoti before blasting into the net.
whistle.He will definitely spend the next one week humbled in prayer
hoping the losing jinx that started haunting them from Tanzania
during the regional Cecafa Kagame Cup will not follow them in the
Kenya Premier League(KPL) title chase.
The sight of dimunitive Uganda import Dan Sserunkuma, Rama Salim,
and Moses Odhiambo send shivers down their Ruaraka opponent’s spines.
Gor’s danger man Rama Salim opened the goal galore in the third
minute nodding home a right flank cross from right back Solomon
Nasio.
Moses Odhiambo then brilliantly volleyed in a powerful long range
shot leaving Tusker’s custodian Samuel Odhiambo well beaten. But
the rampaging Gor did not stop there as substitute Edwin Lavatsa
who had come in for Rama Salim at the return from the breather
wrapped up the proceedings, rounding Tusker’s skipper Joseph
Shikokoti before blasting into the net.
Gor Mahia midfielder Moses
Odhiambo was named man of the match and
rewarded with a DSTV Drifta after the game. The player was in
impeccable form and scored the second goal with a volley from 40
yards.
Gor now sails into the finals with a 4-0 aggregate win having
overpowered Tusker 1-0 in the first leg match. Gor proved way too
strong for the brewers as they outclassed them in nearly all
departments.
Tusker’s real chances came through centre forward Obadiah Ndege
but twice his headers sailed above the bar while his rocket shot
in the 28th minute landed straight into Gor’s keeper Fredrick
Onyango’s hands.
In an earlier league match at the Nyayo national stadium, AFC
Leopards squandered their chance of opening up a seven point lead
after settling to a barren draw with Rangers fc.
rewarded with a DSTV Drifta after the game. The player was in
impeccable form and scored the second goal with a volley from 40
yards.
Gor now sails into the finals with a 4-0 aggregate win having
overpowered Tusker 1-0 in the first leg match. Gor proved way too
strong for the brewers as they outclassed them in nearly all
departments.
Tusker’s real chances came through centre forward Obadiah Ndege
but twice his headers sailed above the bar while his rocket shot
in the 28th minute landed straight into Gor’s keeper Fredrick
Onyango’s hands.
In an earlier league match at the Nyayo national stadium, AFC
Leopards squandered their chance of opening up a seven point lead
after settling to a barren draw with Rangers fc.
Referee Richard Obare needed Police escort to
leave the pitch.AFC
Leopards fans accused the whistler of biased officiating .He denied
‘Ingwe”what appeared as a clear penalty in the 88th minute that
sparked protest from aggrieved Leopard fans.
Leopards fans accused the whistler of biased officiating .He denied
‘Ingwe”what appeared as a clear penalty in the 88th minute that
sparked protest from aggrieved Leopard fans.
Leopards fans were heard
shouting in unison ‘Oguda must go,Oguda
must go” after the final whistle.Leopards take on Thika United on
Sunday in a KPL tie at the Nyayo National Stadium.
must go” after the final whistle.Leopards take on Thika United on
Sunday in a KPL tie at the Nyayo National Stadium.
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