Gor Mahia Edge Murang’a Seal on Penalties to Reach FKF Cup Final

It was a rollercoaster evening at Dandora Stadium as Gor Mahia booked their place in the FKF Cup final after edging Murang’a Seal 5-4 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regular time.

The match didn’t start in K’Ogalo’s favor, with Murang’a Seal taking an early lead just five minutes in via a penalty from J. Kiplagat. Despite dominating possession and piling on the pressure, Gor Mahia went into halftime trailing.

The second half saw a spirited response. Substitute Bryson Wangai made an instant impact in the 58th minute, rising highest to head home an equalizer and breathe life into the game. Just five minutes later, Alpha Onyango fired Gor Mahia ahead with a brilliant strike that sent the Green Army into a frenzy.

But Seal weren’t done. In the 85th minute, they drew level again, forcing the tie to be settled from the spot.

In the shootout, both sides held their nerve until Murang’a Seal blinked first. Gor Mahia converted all five penalties with clinical precision, sealing a 5-4 victory and punching their ticket to the final.

Final Score:

Gor Mahia 2–2 Murang’a Seal (Gor Mahia won 5-4 on penalties)

Key Moments:

J. Kiplagat opened scoring for Seal (5’ pen)

Bryson Wangai equalized with a header (58’)

Alpha Onyango fired K’Ogalo ahead (63’)

Late Seal equalizer (85’)

Gor Mahia flawless in penalty shootout (5-4)

A resilient performance from the record league champions, who now have their eyes firmly set on lifting the FKF Cup trophy.