Gor Mahia returned to winning ways with a slender 1-0 win over Nairobi City Stars in Machakos on Saturday. Starboy Benson Omala struck early in the fourth minute for the lone goal which saw him end a seven-game scoreless streak.The defending champions headed into the fixture against the backdrop of a 3-1 loss at Police FC, which ended their 19-game unbeaten run, and a frustrating barren draw against Ulinzi Stars and needed to bounce back. It was another good outing for new signing Shariff Musa who was handed his third starting berth which he rewarded by assisting Omala’s goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_7881165##The three points stretched K’Ogalo’s lead at the top to 47 points, eight clear of second-placed Posta Rangers, who edged out Ulinzi Stars in another Saturday fixture at Machakos Stadium. Felix Oluoch was the toast for the mailmen, scoring the all-important goal from the spot in the 42nd minute.Police, enjoying a rich vein of form, compounded Shabana’s woes, beating them 1-0 at Police Sacco Stadium on Saturday. “What happened is a thing of the past”: Omala on failed move to AlgeriaDavid Okoth was the main man for coach Salim Babu’s side netting with a cool finish in the 12th minute to seal the narrow win.They have now moved within ten points of Gor Mahia at position four after a slow start to the season.On the other hand, Shabana continued to sink deeper into the relegation zone with only two points separating them from rock-bottom-placed Nzoia Sugar. AFC Leopards’ five-game winning record came to a screeching halt at Kakamega Homeboyz in Kakamega as they were held to a barren draw. Onyango scores twice, sees red as Sofapaka, Muhoroni share points in MachakosIn a tense game watched by thousands of fans who thronged Bukhungu Stadium, both sides failed to capitalize on numerous scoring chances much to the chagrin of the expectant spectators. Muhoroni Youth rallied to pick a 2-2 draw at Sofapaka in an ill-tempered game which saw both teams end the match with a man down each.Analyzing Police FC’s tactical brilliance in narrow win against ShabanaThe point keeps Muhoroni in the relegation playoffs zone as the race for survival gets tighter especially after Kariobangi Sharks also registered a 1-1 draw against Talanta.Bandari picked a healthy 2-1 win on the road in Bungoma, returning to the top five on the log standings. Fans troubleFor the umpteenth time this season, Shabana fans caused trouble leading to the stoppage of their game against Police.Running battles ensued at the end of the match as the Police used teargas to disperse the fans.As much as the fans feel angered due to the continued bad results, causing chaos will only speed up their relegation should the federation punish the club by docking them points.
