In a thrilling encounter at St Sebastian Park on Saturday, May 4, 2024, Gor Mahia staged a remarkable comeback to clinch a decisive 3-1 victory over Murang’a Seal, solidifying their dominance in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.
The match kicked off with high intensity as both teams vied for control, but it was Gor Mahia who struck first blood. Austin Odhiambo capitalized on a defensive lapse from the home side to put K’Ogalo in the lead with a clinical finish in the 12th minute.
Despite the setback, Murang’a Seal refused to relent, launching waves of attacks in pursuit of an equalizer. Their efforts nearly paid off on several occasions, only to be thwarted by the heroics of Gor Mahia’s goalkeeper, Caleb Omondi, who pulled off a string of impressive saves to keep his team ahead.
Just before the halftime whistle, Seal’s persistence paid off when John Kiplagat found the back of the net, leveling the score and setting the stage for a fiercely contested second half.
As the game resumed, Gor Mahia’s head coach, Johnathan McKinstry, made a strategic substitution, bringing on Lawrence Juma to bolster his team’s midfield. The change injected fresh impetus into Gor Mahia’s attack, with Odhiambo coming agonizingly close to restoring their lead in the 56th minute.
However, it was Benson Omala who ultimately stole the show for Gor Mahia. In the 75th minute, he calmly converted a penalty to put his team back in front, before sealing the victory with a sublime finish on the counter-attack, showcasing his clinical prowess in front of goal.
With this emphatic win, Gor Mahia now sits comfortably atop the league table, boasting a commanding 12-point lead over their closest rivals with just six games remaining in the season. Omala’s brace not only secured three crucial points but also solidified his position as the league’s top scorer, further cementing Gor Mahia’s status as title contenders.
