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Defending champions Gor Mahia will be aiming to bounce back against Ulinzi Stars in midweek action following their loss to Kenya Police FC over the weekend
Reigning FKF Premier League (FKFPL) champions Gor Mahia are set to face Ulinzi Stars at Machakos Stadium on Wednesday, aiming to reverse their recent misfortunes.
The Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno-coached side is under pressure after a narrow 1-0 loss to Police FC in their previous outing, courtesy of an Alvin Mangeni goal at the Sportpesa Arena.
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05:00 - 16.12.2024
Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno: How long can he survive the fan fury after another Gor Mahia loss?
On Saturday, a fan was injured as Gor Mahia's loss to Kenya Police sparked chaos, with Zico fleeing angry supporters.
This defeat marked Gor Mahia's second under interim coach Otieno and the third time they have dropped points since the departure of Brazilian head coach Leonardo Neiva.
Despite showing signs of resurgence earlier under Otieno's reign with three consecutive victories, Gor Mahia's form has dipped dramatically.
They are winless in their last three matches, a run that has dented their title retention ambitions and cast doubt on Otieno’s long-term prospects as head coach.
Currently sitting eighth on the table with 18 points, K’Ogalo are six points adrift of league leaders KCB and Tusker FC, who are tied on 24 points but separated by goal difference.
A victory in Machakos would not only boost the defending champion's morale but also help narrow the gap at the top of the table.
Standing in their way is an equally desperate Ulinzi Stars side. The military outfit has endured a torrid run, failing to secure a win in their last six matches, with four draws and two losses.
In their most recent outing, Ulinzi managed a 1-1 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz, salvaging a point through an Oliver Majak own goal after Moses Shumah’s first-half strike had put the opponents ahead.
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11:55 - 16.12.2024
'I was being suppressed'- Gor Mahia's Enock Wanyama opens up on tumultuous experience in Taiwan League
Former Kariobangi Sharks winger Enock Wanyama spent time with Taiwan side Leopard Cat before returning to the Kenyan Premier League to join the ranks of 21-time FKFPL champions Gor Mahia.
Both teams have significant stakes in this clash. For Gor, a win is crucial to reignite their faltering campaign and strengthen Otieno's case for a permanent role. For Ulinzi, the encounter represents an opportunity to end their winless streak and inject fresh momentum into their season.
With both sides determined to turn their fortunes around, fans can expect a fiercely contested battle at the Machakos Stadium.
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