A section of disgruntled Gor Mahia fans forced team captain Philemon Otieno to issue an unreserved apology after K’Ogalo’s 2-1 loss to Nairobi City Stars on Monday.The defending champions took on Nairobi City Stars in an FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos as Simba wa Nairobi came from behind to claim their first win of the season which also served as K’Ogalo’s first loss.##NAJAVA_MECA_8445372##The 21-time league champions took the lead in the first half through left-back Levin Odhiambo before City Stars made a remarkable second-half comeback through goals from Robinson Asenwa and Denis Oalo in the 60th and 68th minute respectively.
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Nicholas Muyoti’s men held on to their lead despite going down to 10 men after Edwin Buliba was shown a second yellow card in added time.10-man City Stars hand Gor Mahia first defeat of seasonFurious Gor Mahia fans held the players captive in the dressing room demanding to get answers on what they described as a poor performance from the team.In an online video, captain Philemon Otieno who came out to plead on behalf of the players used Luo dialect to partly attribute the loss to the absence of key players.##NAJAVA_MECA_8445398##“We had many players unavailable for selection but I cannot use that as an excuse. What I want to say is that for today, forgive us. We have asked for forgiveness. It is our first loss of the season but we are sorry,” said Otieno.The angry fans also took issue with the professionalism of some of their key players whom they accused of playing in unsanctioned tournaments during the season.Former Gor Mahia captain signs for Division Two club“There is something our players have called Mosquito FC. If you are on TikTok you can see it. Morrison (Enock), Rooney (Onyango), Omija (Alphonse) and Masika (Musa). They are focused on playing tournaments and are therefore tired during match days,” said a fan.Otieno who was flanked by Gor Mahia head of security Lawrence Odhiambo once again pleaded for forgiveness from the fans who were shouting and heckling demanding answers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8445354##“Our people, just like I said earlier, today I want to ask for forgiveness on behalf of the players.”
