APS Bomet Stun Gor Mahia 4–1 to Send Shockwaves Ahead of the Mashemeji Derby

Gor Mahia were left shell-shocked under the Nyayo Stadium floodlights after APS Bomet produced one of the biggest upsets of the season, thumping the league leaders 4–1 in a fiery midweek FKF Premier League showdown.

It was a night loaded with consequences — not just for the table, but for the confidence of K'Ogalo as they prepare for the Mashemeji Derby.

Gor Mahia actually began on the front foot. Inside the early minutes, George Amonno opened his account for the club with a calm, composed finish that had the Green Army roaring. It was a personal milestone for the forward, who arrived three months ago and has been searching for his breakthrough moment.

Buoyed by the opener, Gor settled into control, moving the ball with swagger and pinning APS Bomet deep. For a large stretch of the first half, it looked like a routine victory for the champions.

But the tide turned dramatically.

APS Bomet clawed their way back into the contest and were handed a lifeline from the penalty spot. Hansel Ochieng stepped up with cold precision to level the game, turning the momentum entirely. Moments later, he struck again from open play, completing a stunning quickfire turnaround and sending the home supporters into uneasy silence.

Gor Mahia went into the break trailing 2–1 — a position few saw coming after their dominant start.

The second half offered no reprieve.

Jonathan McKinstry made changes early, throwing on Paul Ochuoga and Musa Shariff, followed shortly by Austine Odhiambo and Enock Morisson, all in an attempt to wrestle control back. But APS Bomet were relentless. Their football was sharp, brave and filled with purpose.

Gor’s few promising attacks were met with stubborn, disciplined defending from the visitors, who refused to be bullied despite the occasion and the opposition.

In the 66th minute, APS Bomet’s goalkeeper picked up a booking for time wasting — a clear sign they knew they were protecting something big. Fifteen minutes later, the unthinkable happened again.

Hansel Ochieng completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute, calmly placing his effort past Gad Mathews and stretching the lead to 3–1. It was a heroic performance from a player who tormented Gor’s backline all evening.

The final blow arrived in the 87th minute when Rodgers Kipkemoi smashed home APS Bomet’s fourth, sealing a famous 4–1 victory and sending shockwaves across the FKFPL.

For Gor Mahia, the defeat is a brutal wake-up call — their heaviest of the season, and one that arrives at the worst possible time with AFC Leopards waiting this weekend. Despite the loss, K’Ogalo remain top with 19 points, but the gap narrows and the pressure tightens.

APS Bomet, meanwhile, climb to 17th with eight precious points, injecting life into their fight for survival.

Saturday’s Mashemeji Derby now carries even more weight, emotion and unanswered questions.