Harambee Stars Keeper Byrne Omondi Picks Positives From Gor Mahia's Unconvincing Win Over Tusker

Gor Mahia edged out Tusker 1-0 on Saturday thanks to an own goal, but a draw would have been a fairer result given both sides' inability to really control the game.

Gor Mahia goalkeeper Byrne Omondi says all three points are more important over performances following their narrow 1–0 victory over Tusker FC, despite acknowledging that the performance fell short of expectations.

The FKF Premier League leaders relied on a seventh-minute own goal by Collins Odhiambo at Kasarani to secure the win in a match that offered little attacking fluency from either side.

Omondi, whose assured presence helped K’Ogalo withstand late pressure from Tusker, admitted the game was far from comfortable.

The win now sees them top the league on 19 points after eight matches played.

“It was a tough game. The opponents gave us a hard game. They are a big team,” said the Harambee Stars goalkeeper of the side he once used to play for.

Tusker pushed forward relentlessly after gifting Gor Mahia the early advantage, forcing Omondi into crucial interventions as the match wore on. 

But despite Gor Mahia struggling to create chances of their own, Omondi believes grinding out results in difficult games is a mark of a strong title-chasing side.

“Everyone wants a positive result. The performance was not convincing, but the good thing is that we eased that pressure and got the maximum points.”

The scrappy victory kept Gor Mahia top of the league on 19 points, extending their unbeaten run in recent fixtures. 

While the goal came from a defensive error by Tusker right-back Collins Odhiambo, Gor Mahia showed the discipline needed to protect the slim advantage for over 80 minutes.

It Was a Difficult Game- Kibwage

His sentiments echoed those of teammate Mike Kibwage, who also acknowledged the toughness of the match while reflecting on facing his former club in a historic 100th league meeting.

 “It was expected to be a difficult game, but we thank God for the three points. The focus now turns to APS Bomet.”

With Gor Mahia yet to fully hit their attacking rhythm since returning from the November international break, Omondi believes the team still has another gear to find—but insists confidence remains high.

Saturday’s win may not have been pretty, and many observers felt a draw would have been a fairer outcome, but Omondi and his teammates prefer to focus on the bigger picture: staying at the summit and building momentum.