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Chaos erupted in the clash once more, with police having to chase away angry Gor Mahia fans that rioted shortly after Bandari netted the second goal of the match as the Dockers won 2-0.
Leo Neiva’s woes in charge of Gor Mahia continued as K’Ogalo were subjected to a painful 2-0 defeat by Bandari in an FKF Premier encounter that took place at the Ukunda Showground in Kwale on Wednesday afternoon.
Goals from Geoffrey Ojunga and Beja Nyamawi were enough to secure victory for Ken Odhiambo's side, piling further pressure on Neiva, who is increasingly facing scrutiny from fans and management.
Gor Mahia started the game strong and won a freekick just outside Bandari’s area in the sixth minute. However, Austin Odhiambo’s attempt narrowly missed the mark, sailing over the crossbar.
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05:20 - 05.11.2024
Opinion: It is a shame hooliganism in Kenyan football still exists in 2024
There were a few cases of hooliganism last weekend after Gor Mahia drew with Murang'a Seal and AFC Leopards were humbled by Ulinzi Stars, with a section of fans attacking coaches at full time.
As the game evened out, Bandari had to make an early substitution in the 21st minute after Alfred Emoni suffered an unfortunate injury, prompting David Sakwa to take his place.
The first half ended without much action as both sides struggled to find the net. At halftime, Neiva substituted Bryson Wangai for Gedion Bendeka, aiming to inject some creativity and break the deadlock.
In the 60th minute, Bandari made a triple substitution, bringing on Alvin Ngoto, Sharif Majabe, and Izzadin Ramadan. Ramadan’s entry proved pivotal, as within minutes, he drew a professional foul from Gor Mahia’s Geoffrey Ochieng, leading to Ochieng’s ejection from the match and reducing Gor to ten men.
Taking advantage of the extra man, Bandari broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Ojunga’s powerful freekick soared into the net. Gor Mahia’s struggles continued, and ten minutes later, Bandari doubled their lead as Ramadan’s pass found Nyamawi, who coolly slotted it home. The goal provoked frustration among Gor Mahia fans, resulting in a brief disruption as police intervened to restore order.
Despite Gor Mahia's late attempts to respond, they couldn’t overcome the two-goal deficit. This latest defeat means K’Ogalo have only managed one point from their last three games, leaving them in 11th place with eight points, while Bandari’s win propelled them to second with 17 points.
As Gor Mahia’s disappointing start to the season continues, Neiva’s position as coach appears increasingly fragile. The team will need to regroup quickly if they hope to climb back up the league standings and regain their form.
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