Gor Mahia move closer to SportPesa League title after beating Murang’a SEAL to go 4 points clear
Gor Mahia moved a step closer to reclaiming the SportPesa League title after convincingly beating Murang’a SEAL 1-3 on Sunday afternoon at Nyayo National Stadium, stretching their lead in the title race back to four points against rivals AFC Leopards with two matches remaining.
The win moves the League leaders to 68 points, keeping them firmly in the driving seat for the championship and leaving them just one win away from securing the title.
For MSEAL, the home defeat leaves them frozen on 41 points, keeping them mid-table but denting their ambitions of securing a top-half finish as the season reaches its climax.
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Gor Mahia move closer to SportPesa League title
The match sparked into life in the 18th minute when Gor Mahia opened the scoring from a perfectly weighted pass by Shariff Musa, he ensuing melee found Samuel Kapen, who wasted no time dribbling past goalkeeper Boniface Ngamau to slot home the opener.
The host responded almost immediately with an attack of their own, and exactly 18 minutes later, they found the equalizer. A long ball from goalkeeper Ngamau found its way into the danger zone within seconds, where Lucas Maina flicked it on to Joe Waithira, who fired home to send the teams into the break level.
The second half proved to be a more tactical affair, but the visitors reclaimed the lead in the 52nd minute. A long throw-in by Samuel Kapen was flicked over by Frank Odhiambo and miscued by Ben Stanley Omondi, falling kindly for Shariff Musa on the right, who made no mistake in slotting home.
SEAL moved in swiftly and thought they had a second equalizer just minutes later after a wonderful, grass cutting free-kick from Waithira, but Bryne Omondi was equal to the task, pulling off a spectacular save to keep Gor ahead.
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The points were safely secured in the 78th minute when Shariff Musa turned provider. Musa ran swiftly down the right flank before delivering a pinpoint pass to substitute Ebenezer Assifuah, who fired home with clinical composure.
In a frantic final few minutes, Murang’a SEAL made one last desperate attempt to claw their way back, but the youngster-heavy frontline ran out of ideas as Gor Mahia’s experience shone through, ensuring the match ended 1-3.
The win maintains Gor Mahia’s dominance over Murang’a SEAL this season, and they will head home happier of the two teams, standing on the very cusp of a historic 22nd league title.
Starting Lineups
Murang’a SEAL: Bonface Ngamau, Victor Omulama, Dennis Munyovi, Prince Musebe, Paul Ngugi, United Telvin Maina, Washington Owen, Joe Irungu, Lucas Maina, Michael Macharia, Victor Haki.
Gor Mahia: Bryne Omondi, Paul Ochuoga, Bryton Onyona, Mike Kibwage, Frank Odhiambo, Alpha Onyango, Ben Stanley, Lawrence Juma, Shariff Musa, Patrick Essombe, Samuel Kapen.
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Posta Rangers beat Sofapaka to move four points clear of SportPesa League relegation zone
- Posta Rangers beat Sofapaka 3-0 to move four points clear of the SportPesa League relegation zone.
- The match was staged at Kasarani Annex on Monday, May 11.
- Jackson Macharia, Caleb Olilo, and Elvis Noor scored the crucial goals for the Mailmen.
Posta Rangers moved four points clear of the relegation zone after thrashing the National Super League-bound side Sofapaka 3-0 on Monday afternoon at the Kasarani Annex.
Heading into this clash, the Mailmen needed the three points more in their survival fight than Sofapaka, who have already been relegated.
As a result, Posta climbed to 13th place on the table with 36 points, four ahead of 16th-placed Ulinzi Stars, who sit on 32 points. With three matches remaining, Ulinzi still have a game in hand
SportPesa League Player of the Month for March, Jackson Macharia, led a trio also featuring Elvis Noor and Caleb Olilo to hand their side three crucial goals at home.
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Posta Rangers beat Sofapaka 3-0
Posta will now look ahead to their final three fixtures, hoping to dodge relegation this season just like they did the last one.
They face Nairobi United next, then take on KCB FC, and their last league match will be against Ulinzi Stars a showdown that could determine the fate of both sides if they slip up in their upcoming encounters before meeting.
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For the 2009 champions, who got relegated after a 2-2 draw with Mathare United, there is nothing to lose but to keep battling for pride and finish the league on a high note as they head into the NSL.
They still have showdowns against KCB, Shabana FC, and another relegation candidate, Kariobangi Sharks.
This solo fixture played on Monday closed out SportPesa League Round 31, where thrilling matches were played from Saturday.
AFC Leopards managed to edge out Mara Sugar 2-1 at the Nyayo National Stadium to revive their title talks after they had stumbled in back-to-back matches. On the same day, Shabana’s last match of the season at the Gusii Stadium saw them held to a goalless draw by Ulinzi Stars.
READ MORE: AFC Leopards revive title hopes with hard-fought win over Mara Sugar
On Sunday, the drama continued with six thrilling encounters, with the title race heating up and teams also fighting relegation battles.
Gor Mahia were close to losing against Kenya Police at Nyayo Stadium, only for Ebenezer Assiufuah to come off the bench and score an equalizer.
After Police dominated the match, Gor salvaged a point and went seven points clear, nearing a 22nd title.
Kariobangi Sharks beat Nairobi United 2-0 to lift themselves out of the relegation zone, while Murang’a SEAL, after an eight-match winless run, managed to beat Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 at the SportPesa Arena.
Mathare United saw a beating at home against high-flying APS Bomet, with KCB sharing spoils with Bandari FC, who picked up their 17th draw of the season.
Tusker FC returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Bidco United, who are also relegation candidates.
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SportPesa League Round 31 Results
Saturday
- Shabana FC 0-0 Ulinzi Stars
- AFC Leopards 2-1 Mara Sugar
Sunday
- Gor Mahia 1-1 Kenya Police FC
- Mathare United 0-2 APS Bomet
- Kariobangi Sharks 2-0 Nairobi United
- KCB 2-2 Bandari FC
- Tusker FC 2-0 Bidco United
- Murang’a SEAL 1-0 Kakamega Homeboyz
Monday
- Posta Rangers 3-0 Sofapaka
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