Gor Mahia, the record Kenyan Premier League winners, took back first place in the standings. They beat Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in a midweek match on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Kasarani Stadium.
Midfielder Alpha Onyango scored the only goal in the 19th minute. That put K’Ogalo back on top. The title fight stays close. This win came at a key point in their season.
The Green Army had no wins in three straight games. They needed this result to stay in the title chase. Gor Mahia now leads with 23 points from 12 matches.
Head-to-head
Gor Mahia holds the edge in history. The teams met 23 times in league play. K’Ogalo won 13, drew 7, and lost 3. They scored 32 goals and allowed 15. They posted 12 clean sheets.
Last season, K’Ogalo won the first match 2-0. Boniface Omondi and Bryson Wangai scored. The return game ended 0-0.
Before this clash, Gor Mahia went three games without a win. They lost 4-1 to APS Bomet. Then came a 1-0 loss to rivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby. They drew 0-0 with Bandari FC last time out.
After the Bandari draw, head coach Akonnor voiced concerns over set-piece defense. His team let in an odd goal that way. He said, “It was a bit strange how we conceded the goal, and we have to go back and look at how it went in.”
Starting lineups
Gor Mahia: Bryne Omondi, Paul Ochouga, Bryton Onyona, Michael Kibwage, Alpha Onyango, Enock Morrison, Sylvester Owino, Musa Shariff, Felix Olouch, Ebenezer Adukwaw, Ben Stanly Omondi.
Kakamega Homeboyz: Simon Masika, Silas Abungana, Onyango, Ng’ang’a Thiong’o, Potiphar Odhiambo, John Omondi, Glen Otunga, Kevin Amwayi, Rodgers Ouma, Josephat Lopaga, Estone Eisye Omengo.
