Gor Mahia vice captain bullish about FKF Premier League title chances despite Mashemeji derby stalemate

Gor Mahia's Geoffrey Ochieng in action against Tuskers Collins Odhiambo. Photo. Imago

Gor Mahia vice captain bullish about FKF Premier League title chances despite Mashemeji derby stalemate

Evans Ousuru 19:46 - 01.04.2025

Gor Mahia vice captain insists FKFPL title hopes alive amid Mashemeji Derby draw as season enters homestretch.

Gor Mahia vice-captain Geoffrey Ochieng remains adamant that K'Ogallo are capable of retaining their league title despite the recent draw.

The record FKF Premier League champions dropped vital points against perennial rivals AFCLeopards in the Mashemeji Derby at the Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.

Ochieng, one of the experienced players thriving under Croatian tactician Sinica Mihic, reiterated the team's desire to play continental football next season through winning the coveted league title.

“In order to play in the CAF Champions League, we need to win a local league trophy. That is what we are striving to achieve and nothing short of it,’’ Ochieng  told Citizen Digital.

Ochieng explained that it was better for Gor Mahia to preserve their unbeaten run, adding that a point was better than leaving Nyayo empty-handed. 

“We did not feel so disappointed with the barren draw. It is better to walk away with a point rather than playing for 90 minutes and leaving empty handed.’’

He, however, regretted that their opponents read their game plan, making it difficult for Gor Mahia to break the deadlock.

‘’Our opponents knew our kind of game. They did not let us hold the ball. We, however, quickly changed our tactics and managed to make some attacks.’’

Gor Mahia are five points shy of leaders Kenya Police, who are aiming to dethrone the 21-time champions from the title. The law enforcers top the 18-team league with 48 points while former champions Tusker are a point behind.

April will be crucial for Gor Mahia, considering that they have a date with AFC Leopards, Sofapaka and Shabana in the league while a Shield Cup date with Bandari is also in the offing.