Gor Mahia left it late to beat a stubborn Mara Sugar FC 2-0 to keep their FKF Premier League title ambitions in check at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. K’Ogalo looked to have finally turned a corner following a rough patch both on and off the field that saw them go four games without victory.Kenya to face South Sudan in opening fixture as U17 AFCON Qualifiers schedule is releasedThe poor run of form by their lofty standards claimed former head coach Leonardo Neiva with his assistant Zedekiah ‘Zico’Otieno taking over the reins. Zico’s reign commenced with a 2-0 win over surprise league strugglers Kakamega Homeboyz that resuscitated their title ambitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494829##Former Prime Minister and Gor Mahia patron Raila Odinga was in the stands at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay to witness K’Ogalo in action. The first half saw little goalmouth action as both teams struggled to find any meaningful rhythm in the game with the early phases of the second half adopting a similar pattern. High Court hands Petra, Mwendwa boost ahead of FKF ElectionsThe deadlock was finally broken in the 87th minute when Rooney Onyango went past one of the Mara Sugar players on the edge of the penalty area and floated in a pinpoint cross.His sumptuous cross was met by the head of Austin Odhiambo who was unmarked in the penalty area as his header rippled the back of the net, leaving Felix Adoyo in goal rooted. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8511301##Gor Mahia were however not done yet as they doubled their lead in the third minute of added time when Congolese import Gideon Bandeka fired home from close range.Austin Odhiambo picked a loose ball just inside the penalty area and opted to set up Bandeka who fired into an empty net after the goalkeeper came off his line to try and stop Austin. Latest update on Kasarani Stadium renovations [PHOTOS]Talanta 0-0 Posta RangersElsewhere, FC Talanta held Nairobi City Stars to a barren draw at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos in the opening match of clash of Match Day 11.Both teams are still seeking their first back-to-back victory of the season as they both came into the clash on the back of victories.##NAJAVA_MECA_8519610##Talanta stunned Ulinzi Stars 1-0 to record their second win of the season while Posta also bagged their second win after edging Bidco United. Posta were however unfortunate to finish the game with 10 men after one of their players was handed his marching orders in the second minute of added time. Robert Matano slams goalkeeper after costly mistake in Sofapaka defeatWith the point, Posta move to 16th on the log, pushing Kenya Police FC to the bottom of the standings with Kakamega Homeboyz a place below the Mailmen.
