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FKFPL: Gor Mahia's unbeaten streak shattered by Kenya Police FC

Tito Okello and Alvin Mangeni celebrate of the goals © Police FC

By Rama Mohammed | Saturday, February 3, 2024

Gor Mahia had gone for 19 matches without losing in the Kenyan top league but that was convincingly put to halt by a determined Kenya Police FC side

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After an extraordinary streak of 19 games without a loss this season, Gor Mahia's seemingly invincible run came to an abrupt halt, as they succumbed 3-1 to Kenya Police FC in a fiercely contested FKF Premier League match played at the Kenya Police Sacco Stadium in South C, Nairobi on Saturday afternoon.

Much anticipation preceded the match, with discussions revolving around the unprecedented decision by the law enforcers to raise ticket prices to as high as Ksh 3,000, a move never before seen in Kenyan league football. Despite the hefty charges, the turnout at the stadium can be deemed respectable.

Gor Mahia FC Unbeaten Run ends with a defeat against Police FC.#FKFPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/GD68ZAwLio
— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) February 3, 2024

Gor Mahia took an early lead courtesy of in-form Austin Odhiambo's fifth-minute strike, following a seamless connection with Shariff Musa's assist. However, as the game progressed, Police significantly upped their game in the second half. A minute before the hour mark, winger Kenneth Muguna leveled the score, and the tide turned completely when former Gor striker Tito Okello secured a brace, ultimately clinching victory for Police, with his second goal coming in stoppage time.

Other matches

Meanwhile, at Sudi Stadium in Bungoma, a late 80th-minute header from substitute Dinken Mwema propelled Posta Rangers to a crucial win over bottom-placed Nzoia Sugar FC, further solidifying Nzoia's precarious position at the bottom of the league table.

In another fixture at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, Kakamega Homeboyz's winless streak extended to six games as they settled for a goalless draw against Muhoroni Youth FC.