The match started off with El Merreikh scoring their first goal just 8 minutes into the game. Samuel Akinbinu scored a beautiful goal, giving El Merreikh Bentiu an early lead.
Gor Mahia fought back and managed to equalize the score just three minutes later. However, Gor Mahia regained control of the match and scored two more goals making it 3 for Gor Mahia and one for El Merreikh before halftime.
In the second half, Gor Mahia continued to dominate, and scored two more goals to seal the victory. The final score was 5-1, with Gor Mahia’s goals coming from Chris Ochieng, Alpha Onyango, Alphonce Omija and two from Rooney Onyango.
The victory was a major boost for Gor Mahia and advancing them to the next stage of the CAF Champions League
in another CAF Champions League match Kenya Police FC secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Ethiopian side Coffee FC in their clash. The lone goal of the match came from Rashid Toha, who found the net in the 20th minute.