Gor Mahia custodian Gad Matthews is confident that the team is on course to its 22nd FKF Premier League title after their win over FC Talanta on Wednesday 4 December.K’Ogalo secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Talanta in the match played at Dandora Stadium to move to fourth on the league table and take their points tally to 17, five shy of league leaders KCB FC with two games in hand.Millions being dished out by FKF presidential candidates ahead of electionsThe visibly delighted former Wazito FC goalkeeper believes the team has what it takes to retain the league title and resorted to the infamous words by K’Ogalo’s faithful- “the league is defending itself”.“We have made a statement. We are on our way back to the top. The league is defending itself. It has just started,” said Mathews.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547678##In the match against Talanta, the former Kariobangi Sharks goalkeeper attributed the win to the early goals that set them on course to victory.“Our preparations for the game was good and I am happy that we won. Talanta came in pushing, they did their best but the early goals that we got saved the day for us,” he noted.AFC Leopards reveal number of matches Ambani has been given to impressThe Kisumu Day alumnus also stated that the team is pulling in the same direction and that the fans were too quick to pass judgment on them initially which led to unrest in their matches.“Patience is key. Our fans were not patient enough but we knew things would only get better. The unity in the team is there, everyone is pushing and I am happy with that,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547672##The shot-stopper also called on fans to fill the stadium in their home matches at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos as they did at Dandora.“I am happy to see the fans. I only want to urge them to not only fill Dandora, we also wish to see them in Machakos to come and push us and we will put smiles on their faces,” he concluded.Zico responds to calls for his appointment as permanent Gor Mahia coachThe Kenyan giants will face Bidco United in their next league match on Saturday 7 December in Machakos.
