Gor Mahia: How K'Ogalo Can Still Clinch the Title Despite Mashemeji Derby Setback

FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia stumbled once again in their quest to retain the title, drawing 1-1 in the high-stakes Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards at the Raila Odinga Stadium.

Austin Odhiambo gave K’Ogalo a first-half advantage, but Brian Wanyama’s second-half equalizer for Leopards left Gor Mahia ruing yet another missed opportunity.

The result leaves them on 55 points from 32 matches, six points adrift of league leaders Kenya Police, who sit comfortably with two games remaining.

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Despite the setback, Gor Mahia’s hopes of claiming a 22nd league title are not entirely dashed.

All eyes are now on the upcoming clash between Kenya Police and Gor Mahia's Nyanza rivals Shabana on June 11 at the Machakos Stadium.

If the law enforcers falter and fall to the Gusii-based side and Gor Mahia overcome Ulinzi Stars, the points gap would shrink to just three.

With K’Ogalo currently boasting a superior goal difference, such a scenario would set up a dramatic final day showdown between the two title contenders.

A win for Gor Mahia in that decisive match would see them draw level on 61 points but potentially edge out Kenya Police on goal difference.

The twist in Gor Mahia’s fate hinges on Shabana FC, their regional rivals, pulling off a major upset against the in-form Kenya Police.

While it is wishful thinking, it’s a result that would breathe life into K’Ogalo’s faltering campaign.

The 21-time champions must first take care of their own business against Ulinzi Stars while hoping the stars align elsewhere.

Though their destiny is no longer entirely in their hands, Gor Mahia remain in the title pic.

K'Ogalo fans will now look to Shabana to deliver a lifeline and set up a winner-takes-all clash to close the season.