Gor Mahia vice-captain Geoffrey ‘Simiti’ Ochieng has opened up on the team’s title chances after dropping points against AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby.Ingwe hosted the FKF Premier League defending champions in a league match on Sunday, 30 March at the Nyayo National Stadium with the two teams battling out to a barren draw.FIFA steps in as match-fixing allegations against Patrick Matasi take a new turnThe result dealt a blow to K’Ogalo’s title chances as it left them five points behind league leaders Kenya Police FC and four behind second-placed Tusker FC, albeit with a game in hand.With 10 games to play before the end of the season, Simiti, who captained the team in the derby, shared the team’s thoughts on the title race.##NAJAVA_MECA_8822908##“We are still in the title race and are aiming at nothing short of the league title. When you join Gor Mahia, the aim is clear, to play continental football, and you cannot play there if you do not win the league,” he stated.For Gor Mahia fans, winning the derby is equally important as winning the league, and the former Western Stima defender urged the fans to accept the single point, noting that the bragging rights were not lost.FKFPL top scorer Ryan Ogam likely to miss remainder of season after undergoing surgery“We always come to the stadium looking for three points, but when we get one, we take it in our stride because it is better than losing a match. We will keep fighting, at least we didn’t lose the bragging rights,” he said.Additionally, the Harambee Stars defender shared his joy on seeing Nyayo Stadium packed beyond capacity and painted blue, green and white and went ahead to call on fans to keep attending league games, including those involving other clubs that do not enjoy such a fan base.##NAJAVA_MECA_8823494##“I was so happy to see fans throng the stadium, and it was full to capacity. I want to urge fans to keep attending matches and not only Gor and AFC matches but also for all league teams. It gives players morale and boosts our league,” he concluded.Gor Mahia are third on the league table with 43 points, while AFC Leopards are fifth with 37 points.
