Gor Mahia pip Kakamega Homeboyz to reclaim FKF Premier League top spot
By Joel Masibo, December 17, 2025Record Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia reclaimed their top spot in the standings after beating Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in a mid-week clash staged on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Kasarani Stadium.
K’Ogalo returned to their familiar territory courtesy of midfielder Alpha Onyango’s only goal in the 19th minute. With the title race finely balanced, the encounter came at a pivotal moment in Gor Mahia’s season.
Having gone three matches without a win, the Green Army were eager to get back to winning ways and maintain a firm grip on the championship hunt. Gor Mahia currently sit at the summit of the table with 23 points from 12 matches.
Head-to-head
The historical numbers favour Gor Mahia. The two sides have met 23 times in league action, with K’Ogalo claiming 13 wins, seven draws, and suffering just three defeats. In those meetings, K’Ogalo have scored 32 goals, conceded 15, and kept an impressive 12 clean sheets.
Last season, K’Ogalo recorded a 2-0 victory in the first leg, thanks to goals from Boniface Omondi and Bryson Wangai, before the return fixture ended in a goalless draw.
Before Wednesday’s meeting, Gor had gone for three games without a win, having lost 4-1 to APS Bomet a few weeks ago, a 1-0 defeat to rivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby and a barren draw against Bandari FC.
After sharing spoils with Bandari in their previous fixture, Gor Mahia head coach had expressed worry in the manner in which the team is allowing in goals through set pieces. Akonnor admitted his charges had conceded a strange set-piece goal. “It was a bit strange how we conceded the goal, and we have to go back and look at how it went in,” he stated.
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.