Gor Mahia will look to cement their position at the top of the SportPesa League when they take on Tusker FC in a high-stakes clash at the Wang’uru Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Kick-off is scheduled for 4:15pm (EAT), with a lot riding on the result on both sides, albeit for very different reasons.
For K’Ogalo it will be about maintaining their position at the top and withstanding the pressure from arch-rivals AFC Leopards, while Tusker will be keen to turn their inconsistent form in the league into something more positive.
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Gor Mahia aims for a decisive away win against Tusker
Gor Mahia go into the clash after a frustrating goalless draw against Kariobangi Sharks, a result that allowed AFC Leopards to reduce the gap at the top to just two points.
Despite this blip, Gor Mahia still leads the table with 57 points from 26 games, having recorded 17 wins, six draws and just three defeats. They were also impressive in attack and defense, scoring 44 goals and conceding just 18.
Tusker, on the other hand, went into the game buoyed with a 1-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks in the FKF Cup, a result that could boost morale. However, their league season was anything but consistent.
The Brewers are currently 10th in the table with 37 points from 26 games, having won 11, drawn four and lost 11. They scored 23 goals and conceded 26 goals.
Their current league form paints a mixed picture. Tusker have narrowly lost their last two league games 1-0 against AFC Leopards and Police FC.
However, they have picked up three wins in their last five games and have been relatively reliable at home, scoring a goal in each of their last four league games on their own turf.
Gor Mahia’s current form is more stable. In the last five league games they have won three and drawn two, which underlines their consistency.
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What’s notable is that they have the best away record in the league: they have won eight and drawn four of their 12 away games, a statistic that will give them confidence heading into this game.
Historically, Gor Mahia had the upper hand in this game. In the last five meetings between the two teams, K’Ogalo has won four, with Tusker only managing one win. Most of these matches were closely contested and were often decided by a single goal.
Ahead of the game, Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor acknowledged the pressure exerted by their fiercest rivals but expressed confidence in his team.
“We know AFC Leopards are doing everything in their power to overtake us but it will be difficult,” said Akonnor.
“We’re not going to let that happen because we’ve worked so hard to get here. We haven’t lost a game this year and the confidence of these guys, the way they process things has been good. We’re very confident but at the same time aware because we’re looking out of the corner to see what’s going on behind us.”
However, Gor Mahia will be without goalkeeper Bryne Omondi and defender Sylvester Owino, who remain unavailable due to injury.
As the race for the title intensifies, Gor Mahia is aiming for maximum points to gain a five-point lead ahead of important upcoming matches including the highly anticipated 99th Mashemeji Derby.
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