Croat Sinisa Mihic got his Gor Mahia rein off to the perfect start after edging Mathare United 2-1 in an FKF Premier League clash staged at the Dandora Stadium on Saturday.The victory applied pressure on Tusker and Kenya Police FC who were also in action on Saturday in a top-of-the-table clash.Ken Owino reveals what returning defender adds to Ingwe backlineK’Ogalo also finally recorded their first back-to-back victory of the year after getting the better of relegation candidates Posta Rangers last time out in what was Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno’s last game as interim coach.The former Al-Merrikh SC assistant coach now trusted with leading K’Ogalo to their targeted 22nd league title admitted that his side struggled in the first half which saw both teams head to the break level at one goal apiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692833##”First of all, I have to congratulate my team because it was difficult, they (the players) wanted to show me something special but in the first half I was not impressed which made me make some changes in the second half,” said Mihic.Gor Mahia posted a blistering start to the game and thought the full-throttle kick-off paid dividends in the eighth minute when Gedeon Bandeka had the ball in the back of the net but the goal was ruled out for offside.Nairobi City Stars forward ‘hurt’ to leave clubAgainst the run of play, Mathare United took the lead in the 15th minute through their captain Elli Asieche who rose highest to nod the ball into the back of the net, handing the Slum Boys an unexpected lead.The reigning league champions could have issued an instant riposte four minutes later through DR Congo import Gedeon Bandeka but a stunning double save by Robert Mboya denied the former Etincelles FC forward.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692779##Gor Mahia were however not to be denied in the 35th minute when defender Alphonse Omija got his second goal in as many games after heading in a free kick from Ghanaian Enock Morrison. Both teams went into the break level on 1-1.Health issues force former AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia forward to retire at 30Gor Mahia had a similar start to the second half but brilliant saves from Robert Mboya in the Mathare goal kept the Slum Boys in the game.K’Ogalo’s persistence paid dividends in the 71st minute when Samuel Kapen’s trickery was too much for Mathare as he was brought down in the box, resulting in a penalty.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692815##Enock Morrison stepped up to take the penalty and held his nerve to display ice in his veins by slotting the ball in the bottom right corner, sending Mboya the wrong way.Mathare threatened in the final 10 minutes but Gor Mahia held on for the crucial victory as they aim to stay within touching distance of Kenya Police and Tusker.Harambee Stars defender suspended for two matches in FranceTusker 0-0 PoliceTusker FC and Kenya Police FC dropped crucial points in the FKF Premier League title race after settling for a barren draw in an FKF Premier League game staged at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos. The game was a cautious one for both teams as no side wanted to end up with a defeat which would severely dent the the title hopes of the loser.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692782##The result leaves both teams on 38 points, just four off Gor Mahia as the title race continues to heat up.Bandari 1-0 SofapakaTitle-chasing Bandari FC picked up three vital points following a 1-0 win over a resurgent Sofapaka at the Mbaraki Sports Club.Emoni Tanui scored the winner for the Dockers with five minutes left to play before the halftime break in a tight encounter. George Maelo on why Kenya Police are ripe to lift FKFPL titleKen Odhiambo’s charges are now just six points off the top of the table as they look to lift their maiden FKF Premier League title. Bidco 1-1 City StarsRelegation-threatened Bidco United came from a goal down to salvage a point against Nairobi City Stars in a game staged at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos. Gilbert Abala opened the scoring for Simba wa Nairobi after just 14 minutes as Victor Kinyili drew Bidco level a minute after the resumption of the second half.
