Gor Mahia’s hopes of ascending to the summit of the FKF Premier League suffered a blow after surrendering their lead to settle for a 1-1 draw against Sofapaka at Dandora Stadium. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsK’Ogalo were minutes away from scaling to the top, for the first time this season, after enjoying a slim lead against Sofapaka until the fourth official signalled the number of injury time minutes to be played. All Gor needed was to hold on to the lead or double their advantage to assure themselves of sitting at the top of the standings pending the outcome of Sunday’s matches. However, Douglas ‘Moi’ Kibet spoiled their plan after drawing Sofapaka level in the first minute of added time to silence Gor fans, who were up on their feet, already warming up for the final whistle celebrations. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8867607##Kibet reacted quickest in the box to finish off a lovely cut back from Edward Omondi, who had done the donkey work down on the right flank. Known for his dribbling skills, Omondi skipped past two of his markers before finding Kibet, who guided the ball to the farthest corner and beyond the reach of Gad Mathews, who could only watch the ball slither into the net. Before Kibet struck, Gor were in control of the game, leading and assured of the top spot courtesy of Joshua Onyango’s 68th-minute header.Onyango rose the highest to connect a free kick from Austine Odhiambo, breaking the Sofapaka defence that had managed to hold on for the better part of the game. Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper opens up on Rising Stars exclusionBefore Gor took the lead, Benson Omala had twice put the ball into the net, but the offside flag cut short his celebrations. The contest was not one-sided as Sofapaka had fair chances and did well when under pressure. Donning their special kits that sought to honour their 2009 squad that won the league in maiden season at the top tier, Sofapaka had moments that would have hurt Gor, but poor finishing worked against them. The introduction of Omondi and Kibet, however, worked magic as the two youngster breathed life in their forward line and would combine to ensure that they do not walk home empty-handed. Ulinzi Stars coach reveals why his players were infuriated by Kenya Police’s decisionBandari 0-1 HomeboyzKakamega Homeboyz extended their recent run of positive results after downing Bandari FC 1-0 at Mbaraki Stadium. Moses Shumah was the hero of the game, as his sole goal in the 73rd minute was enough to earn his side maximum points on the road. The goal saw the forward move to the joint top of the scorer’s sheet as he took his tally to 15 goals. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8867598##Mara Sugar 1 KCB 1Elsewhere, Mara Sugar FC came from a goal down to hold KCB to a one-all draw at the Awendo Green Stadium.The visitors had taken the lead in the 25th minute through Patrick Otieno, a goal that separated the two teams up to the halftime whistle.Mara, who are still in danger of relegation, secured the point courtesy of Frederik Ng’iela’s 65th-minute strike.
