Gor Mahia goalkeeper Gad Mathews has noted that they are not drawn in the online battle between K’Ogalo and Shabana FC fans in the build-up to the highly anticipated clash, but instead, will do their talking on the pitch.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Glamour Boys will play host to Gor Mahia in an FKF Premier League match at the Gusii Stadium on Sunday, 4 May – a match that has been at the centre of Kenya’s football circles online in recent weeks.Gor Mahia custodian dreaming of cup doubleShabana, who undoubtedly have the most number of fans attending league matches consistently this season, have managed to turn Gusii Stadium into a fortress and have fancied their chances against the league champions.Speaking to Mozzart Sport ahead of the match, Mathews said that for the players, their talking will be confined to the first whistle and the final whistle.##NAJAVA_MECA_8901310##“A lot has been said online and in the build-up to the match, but that does not concern us. Football is played on the pitch in 90 minutes, and that’s where we will do the talking,” said Mathews.The Gor Mahia vice-captain anticipates a tough duel inside a hostile Gusii Stadium that will most likely be full beyond capacity, but is confident of the team’s experience to navigate such territories.AFC Leopards’ resolute defending leaves Tusker staggering in title race“It is going to be an entertaining but tough match, but that is where mental toughness comes in, and I believe we have the mental capacity,” he added.With the 21-time league champions keen on defending their title, they do not have the luxury of failing to win, a fact that Mathews is well aware of.##NAJAVA_MECA_8901266##“We are well prepared for the match and are going for nothing but a win. If you look at the table, it is so tight at the top, and we cannot afford to drop points. We are going for nothing but a win.”Elsewhere, Gor Mahia are through to the semi-finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup and into the money category after a 2-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks on Thursday, 1 May, at Dandora Stadium.
