Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno has extended a public apology to the club’s supporters following their failure to retain the FKF Premier League title.Speaking to Azam TV before their final league fixture against Kenya Police FC, Otieno admitted the season had not gone according to plan and took full responsibility on behalf of the playing unit.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHe acknowledged that falling short of the title target had deeply disappointed the fans, who had backed the team throughout the campaign.”From myself and fellow teammates, I want to apologise to our fans because they expected us to win both trophies, especially the league title. Unfortunately, Police have won it. We will go back to the drawing board and redeem ourselves next season,” said Otieno.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986703##Gor Mahia were going neck-to-neck with Kenya Police, in the final rounds of the season, marking one of the most closely contested title races in recent years.However, a 1-0 win for Police against Shabana, in the penultimate round, at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos saw them clinch their first-ever top-flight title.The loss triggered criticism from some sections of the Gor Mahia fanbase, who voiced frustrations over what they described as a below-par season.Nairobi City Stars, FC Talanta relegated to National Super LeagueDespite the league setback, Otieno remains confident that the team will clinch the Mozzart Bet Cup and book a place in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.Gor will take on National Super League (NSL) champions Nairobi United in the final slated for next weekend.“We are in the Mozzart Bet Cup final, and we want to redeem ourselves with a win—especially for our fans. It is important to end the season on a high note,” he added.Why Kasarani’s confirmation as CHAN final venue piles pressure on Harambee StarsBoth finalists booked their spots via dramatic penalty shootouts, with Gor Mahia edging Murang’a Seal 5-4, while Nairobi United saw off Mara Sugar 3-1.
