By Louis Kalinga
Gor Mahia stated their intent to pick up where they left off as they beat Kakamega Homeboyz 4-2 on post-match penalties to win the FKF Charity Shield Cup on Saturday.
Boniface Omondi’s well struck goal on the hour mark was cancelled out by an Eric Ambunya equalizer ten minutes later as the match ended 1-1 after the 90.
Gor Mahia’s Lyson Muyonga delivered the decisive penalty that secured their first silverware of the season after
“It doesn’t matter if it’s the Charity Shield or the KPL, all players want trophies in their cabinet.
“I am pleased with the result today and the goal we scored, we have been training on such set pieces and we are happy with the trophy,” Jonathan McKinstry stated after the game.
The record Kenya Premier League champions won a record-extending 20th title last season and are confident they can pose a title defending challenge.
Gor will kick start their 2023/24 KPL season with a match against Sofapaka on August 26.
“We are a little behind in our pre-season, but we know by the time the KPL resumes, we will be ready for the challenge.
“I’m working on getting my players to full fitness and we know it will be hard to defend our title but we know we have what it takes,” McKinstry added.
Kakamega used the tie to prepare for their forthcoming CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round first leg fixture against Libya’s Al Ahli Benghazi.
“The most important thing is that we are using the tie to gauge the squad before facing Al Ahli in eight days.
“I have recruited 6 players and I plan to integrate them into the team as we go by’’ said Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Patrick Odhiambo.