Sylvester’s Header Seals It for K’Ogalo in Gusii

A Hard-Fought Win Courtesy of Sylvester Owino Header

Gor Mahia secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Shabana FC in a tense FKF Premier League encounter at Gusii Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The win, courtesy of a powerful header from Sylvester Owino in the 81st minute, ensures K’Ogalo stay firmly in the title race with three vital points in the bag.

From the first whistle, the match carried the weight of high stakes. With only two points separating Gor Mahia from the league leaders before kick-off, every ball, every challenge, and every chance meant everything. The home crowd at Gusii Stadium created a charged atmosphere, but Gor Mahia’s players remained composed, settling well into the game and controlling the tempo with neat passing and calculated runs into space.

The first half was a cagey affair, both sides probing but failing to break the deadlock. Chances were scarce, but the visitors looked increasingly threatening as the half progressed. Despite the pressure, it remained goalless at the break.

The second half saw K’Ogalo step up a gear. Substitutions brought fresh legs into the side, with Bryson and Musa Shariff introduced to add energy to the midfield and wings. The breakthrough finally came in the 81st minute when Sylvester Owino rose highest from a well-delivered corner, thumping a header into the back of the net. The Gusii crowd fell silent as the visitors celebrated — and tensions momentarily boiled over from the home side.

Play was temporarily halted as emotions ran high, but the Gor Mahia players kept their composure, seeing out the final minutes with discipline and grit. The backline, marshaled brilliantly, held firm under late pressure, and the final whistle was met with jubilant scenes from the traveling fans.

Full Time: Shabana 0-1 Gor Mahia

The result is a massive statement of intent as Gor Mahia chase down the league leaders in the final stretch of the season. The team now turns its attention to the next fixture, carrying not just three points but the belief that the title race is still very much alive.

Crucial Wins and Stumbles Elsewhere

While Gor Mahia did their job in Gusii, it was also a weekend of drama elsewhere in the league — with results that could prove pivotal in the title race:

• Mara Sugar, hoping to climb into the top four, were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Ulinzi Stars, dropping two crucial points in their quest for a strong finish.

• Murang’a Seal edged Nairobi City Stars 1-0, keeping their form steady and making their late-season push, though they remain well behind the title contenders.

• Police FC, current league leaders, narrowly escaped with a 1-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks, keeping them at the summit with 55 points after 29 games.