CECAFA Kagame Cup: New coach Neiva remains winless after Gor Mahia share spoils against Djibouti Telecom

Kenyan champions Gor Mahia extended their poor run in the ongoing CECAFA Kagame Cup after settling for a one-all draw against Telecom FC of Djibouti on Saturday night at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Gor were expected to make light work of Telecom and boost their chances of sailing to the knockout stages but allowed the Djiboutians to rally from behind for the draw.Having lost their opening match to Zambian champions Red Arrows, Gor needed nothing short of three points against Telecom to keep hopes of reaching the semis or winning the title alive. ##GALERIJA##To demonstrate seriousness in chasing for a slot in the knockouts, Gor head coach Leonardo Neiva went for an attack-minded team, departure from the tactics employed in the first game.Among those introduced in the clash against Telecom was wing back Levin Odhiambo, who made his long-awaited debut for the club.Odhiambo, joined Gor in March from Tusker and marked his first-ever start in a competitive match, while in green colours, with a goal.Musa Mohammed reveals how Police intend to dethrone Gor Mahia in the FKF Premier LeagueThe former Mathare United star found the back of the net in the 36th minute but the lead did not last long as Telecom equalised in the 40th minute courtesy of Hussein Simon.The draw leaves Gor with slender chances of navigating through as they will have to beat Sudani champions Al Hilal in the last group stage match. Beating Al Hilal will not be enough to guarantee a spot in the semis as K’Ogalo will have to pray that the result between Red Arrows and Telecom will go their way.Police, Gor Mahia to host CAF matches outside Kenyan bordersHilal are already through to the semis following back-to-back victories against Telecom and Red Arrows who are gracing the tournament as guests.The Sudanese giants edged Telecom 2-0 in their opening Group B match and demonstrated that they mean business after thumping Arrows 5-0 on Saturday afternoon.

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