Gor Mahia: How K'Ogalo Are Navigating Tricky Title Race

FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia find themselves embroiled in a thrilling three-way title battle as the season intensifies.

The defending champions are currently placed third on the log with 46 points, trailing leaders Kenya Police who sit on 49 points, and second-placed Tusker with 48.

With only eight games left, every point is critical in what promises to be a dramatic title run-in.

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Amid the heated race, the 21-time champions are walking a fine line between showcasing individual brilliance and harnessing collective teamwork.

Defender Joshua Onyango recently shed light on the mentality guiding the squad in their record-extending chase for the title.

"Teamwork is very important because it brings people closer. You can learn so much about characters. Especially in our team, there's a wealth of experience that the younger players can learn from," Onyango shared via Gor Mahia Media.

Attacking midfielder Ben Stanley echoed Onyango’s sentiments, emphasizing that while individual skill is vital, it’s team support that ultimately drives success.

"I think there is usually individual brilliance in a team from some players, but most of the time, teamwork is what helps the team to win," Stanley remarked.

These insights reflect the fundamental principles fueling Gor Mahia’s resilient campaign against their title rivals.

While the likes of creative midfielder Austin Odhiambo has often grabbed headlines with crucial goals, the team’s overall grind has been just as important.

Midfielder Alpha Onyango has also chipped in with goals, while the defensive stability of Joshua Onyango, Sylvester Owino, and Geoffrey Ochieng have held firm at the back.

Under the stewardship of Croatian coach Sinisa Mihic, Gor Mahia have emphasized unity, defending with 11 men off the ball and attacking as a cohesive unit.

The tactical discipline has begun to pay off, with the team now in a position to potentially draw level with leaders Kenya Police, thanks to a game in hand.

Gor Mahia’s most recent league outing saw them edge KCB 1-0, narrowing the gap at the summit.

Their next league challenge will be against Sofapaka, following a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Bandari in the FKF Cup, which secured their place in the quarter-finals.