‘Sherrif' Musa Dominates as Gor Mahia Show Who the Real Silkal Are With Derby Win Over Police

Gor Mahia beat Kenya Police 2-0 at the Nyayo National Stadium to win Silkal Derby bragging rights.

Gor Mahia reaffirmed their status as Kenya’s football kings with a commanding 2-0 win over Kenya Police in the much-anticipated “Sirkal Derby” at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.

The  champions made their intentions clear right from kickoff, opening the scoring inside the first two minutes. Felix Oluoch found the back of the net after a clever assist from Ghanaian winger Ebenezer Adu-Kwaw, who marked his return from injury with an immediate impact. 

The early goal sent the home fans into wild celebrations, setting the tone for a lively contest under the Nairobi sun.

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Police sought a quick response through a well-worked free kick from Austine Odhiambo, whose delivery found David Ochuoga, but the defender’s glancing header drifted agonizingly wide of the far post.

 That near miss summed up Police’s first-half frustrations — plenty of intent but lacking the final touch.

Gor Mahia, however, remained disciplined and compact, their midfield trio dictating the tempo and snuffing out Police’s advances. 

On 32 minutes, the Green Army doubled their advantage in clinical fashion. Defender Mike Kibwage, showcasing his range of passing, split the Police backline with a precise long ball that found Musa Sharif in space.

 The youngster made no mistake, lifting a composed lob over goalkeeper Job Ochieng to make it 2-0.

Police struggled to deal with Gor’s movement in attack, with Austin Odhiambo and Enock Morrison proving particularly dangerous pulling the strings from midfield. The latter nearly added a third just before halftime, forcing Ochieng into a brilliant save after a superb delivery from 

At the interval, Gor Mahia look the sharper, more organized side, while Kenya Police have plenty of work to do if they are to find a way back into the game.

Second Half

This prompted head coach Dusan Stojanovic into making a change, bringing on David Simiyu and Clinton Kinanga for Samuel Ayarinde and Tobias Otieno as he sought to make a comeback.

Police started gaining more advantage, and in the 65th minute, registered their first attempt at goal when Erick Zakayo dribbled his way into the box before unleashing a right footed shot that went just over the bar.

Simiyu himself would also attempt a header on target moments later from a good left footed cross by David Okoth, but it was not enough to test Gor Mahia keeper Byrne Omondi’s resolve.

Simiyu would continue proving a handful with his willingness to occupy defenders, and it led to Gor Mahia’s Mike Kibwage being booked, and now, K’Ogalo defenders were living on the edge.

Despite Police’s pressure, Gor Mahia’s composure and organization ultimately ensured Police’s late rally came to nothing.

The result reinforces Gor Mahia’s dominance in Kenyan football and their superiority in the derby narrative. 

Police, despite their second-half improvement, were left to rue a sluggish start and missed opportunities.

Full-time: Gor Mahia 2-0 Kenya Police Scorers: Felix Oluoch (2’), Musa Sharif (32’)