Nairobi City Stars assistant coach Patrick Gitagia has revealed the tactical approach that led to their impressive 2-1 victory over reigning champions Gor Mahia at Dandora Stadium on Thursday, 15 May, afternoon.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsGoals from Hansel Ochieng and Vincent Owino reduced Benson Omala’s strike to a mere consolation. Ochieng was a constant menace throughout the game, winning and scoring a penalty, and consistently unsettling the Gor Mahia defense.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925197##In his post-match interview, Gitagia, formerly with Kenya Police FC, shed light on the tactical setup that helped his side dismantle Gor Mahia’s backline. He explained that City Stars had closely studied Gor Mahia’s defensive structure, particularly their use of a back three, and identified weaknesses to exploit.“We analysed their system—they play with three at the back. One of their defenders often pushes forward, which leaves just two at the back,” he said. “When you deploy two strikers against that shape, you create a 2v2 situation, which favors the attackers. That’s exactly what we capitalized on, and it gave us the edge today.”FC Talanta coach on tactics used to derail Tusker’s title raceThe win boosted City Stars tally to 30 points, lifting them off the bottom of the table, though they still remain in the relegation zone. Despite this, Gitagia believes the victory is a clear indication of his team’s resilience and fighting spirit.“We’ve completed a double over Gor Mahia, which shows the character of this team,” he noted. “Even though we’re still in the danger zone, this performance proves we don’t belong there. We’re confident we can fight our way out with just three games to go. Every match from now on is a final.”U20 AFCON Diary: Churches common in Egypt with Ksh640 enough for water, electricity, gasNext up for City Stars is a crucial clash against fellow strugglers Posta Rangers, who sit just three points above them. The match is set for Sunday in Machakos, and Gitagia is optimistic about their chances.“We’ve watched Posta in a couple of games, including their match against Ulinzi Stars. Most teams in the league don’t change their formation much, so we have a good idea of what to expect,” he said. “Though time for preparation is short, we’ll make the most of it and ensure the players are ready.”
