Hii Imeenda? Pressure Increases As Gor Mahia Extend Winless Streak

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Hii Imeenda? Pressure Increases As Gor Mahia Extend Winless Streak

Festus Chuma 17:57 - 18.05.2025

Gor Mahia were held by a resilient Murang’a Seal side in a tense FKF Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.

Murang’a Seal’s defence frustrated Gor Mahia in an FKF Premier League match at the SportPesa Arena in Murang’a on Sunday afternoon as the game ended 0-0.

The home side made a strong start to the game, with their first shot on goal coming in the fifth minute. A short corner-kick routine resulted in Joseph Irungu trying his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort was well saved by the Gor Mahia goalkeeper, Gad Mathews Otieno.

Six minutes later, Dennis Munyovi worked himself into space 20 yards out, but the Murang’a Seal striker fired his volley inches over the crossbar.

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In the 25th minute, some slick passing from Murang’a also saw Irungu find space just outside the box, but once again, his powerful shot was brilliantly saved by Otieno.

Gor Mahia offered very little in terms of attack, struggling to break down a disciplined Murang’a defence, largely due to poor passing and bad decision-making in the final third.

In fact, the visitors’ first real attempt on goal came in the 43rd minute when Samuel Kapen fired just over the bar from 30 yards out.

The half ended goalless.

The second half started similarly, with Murang’a Seal continuing to frustrate Gor Mahia’s forward play.

Gor Mahia suffered a blow just after the hour mark when Ernest Wendo missed a sitter failing to convert a golden opportunity.

In the 63rd minute, Gor Mahia thought they had broken the deadlock when Christopher Ochieng found the back of the net after latching onto a through ball from Philemon Otieno, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

Seven minutes later, only a fantastic save from debutant Wilson Mwangi could deny Ochieng again, as the Murang’a keeper got down low to his left to palm away an 18-yard effort.

Murang’a Seal were almost gifted the lead in the 72nd minute when a poor clearance from Otieno went straight to Victor Haki, but he fired over from the edge of the box with the goal at his mercy.

Four minutes later, Alpha Onyango cut in from the left flank and unleashed a stinging 16-yard shot, but Mwangi pulled off another superb save to keep the scores level.

Gor Mahia pushed forward in the final ten minutes in search of a winner, but Murang’a Seal held firm to claim a point, leaving Gor Mahia still searching for a win as pressure continues to mount.

How they lined up:

Muarang'a Seal: Wilson Mwangi (GK), John Kiplangat (C), Joseph Omulama, Michael Owen Pala, Rajab Omar, Robert Mudenyu, Lucas Maina, Ally Yusuf, Dennis Munyovi, Joseph Irungu, Victor Haki

Gor Mahia: Gad Mathews Otieno (GK, C), Patrick Ekandjoum Essombe, Geoffrey Ochieng, Joshua Onyango, Alphonse Omija, Alpha Onyango, Sylvester Owino, Ernest Wendo, Philemon Otieno, Samuel Kapen, Christopher Ochieng