“We cannot talk about the league anymore”: Gor Mahia coach throws in towel on title race

Gor Mahia interim head coach Zedekiah Otieno has thrown in the towel on the FKF Premier League title race, following his side’s 1-1 draw with rivals AFC Leopards at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay on Monday, 2 June.K’Ogalo’s chances of defending their league crown suffered more damage in the aftermath of the 97th edition of the Mashemeji Derby, as Austin Odhiambo’s early goal was cancelled out by Brian Wanyama, leaving Gor Mahia six points behind leaders Kenya Police with only two games left.Gor Mahia stumble in Mashemeji Derby to leave title hopes in tattersMathematically, Gor Mahia still have the likelihood of clinching the league title, but they have to win their remaining games, and hope that Kenya Police loses their matches.Gor Mahia, who have a better goal difference (plus two) than Police, could on the other hand, kiss the title goodbye should Police register at least a draw against Shabana on 11 June.😂 pic.twitter.com/qhZtT4h2ax— KENYA POLICE FC (@PoliceFCKE) June 2, 2025 “It is a very sad day for us, I think lack of concentration in defense cost us today,” Otieno said after Monday’s draw, which was the third consecutive game Gor Mahia had dropped points.“Our previous game (against Murang’a Seal) we conceded from a throw-in, and today again from a set-piece. It is a concern, but it’s something that we can work on going forward.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8962023##On his side’s fading title aspirations, he said: “I am very disappointed because this is a match we had really planned to win.“I don’t think there is any other chance (to win the league). As you can see, the gap is widening between us and Police, and now we cannot talk about the league anymore. Let’s go back and concentrate on the Mozzart Bet Cup.”Muyoti backs Nairobi United to claim Mozzart Bet Cup glory, millions against Gor MahiaGor Mahia, despite an underwhelming league campaign, still have a chance to lift a domestic title in the shape of the Mozzart Bet Cup, and will face National Super League giant-slayers Nairobi United in the final.

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