Gor Mahia coach Sinisa Mihic has revealed a key flaw in his charges as title race intensifies.
Defending FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia secured a vital 2-0 victory over Bandari FC at Dandora Stadium, keeping their title defence on track as they continue to chase league leaders Kenya Police and second-placed Tusker FC.
The much-needed win was set in motion early, with Alpha Onyango striking in the 14th minute to give K’Ogalo an early advantage.
Gor Mahia dominated possession throughout the game, pressing forward against a resilient Bandari side.
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However, it was Chris Ochieng’ who sealed the victory in the 88th minute with a brilliant solo effort, weaving past defenders before slotting home the decisive goal.
Speaking after the match, head coach Sinisa Mihic expressed his satisfaction with the result while acknowledging some tactical adjustments that played a crucial role in securing the win.
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“I’m always happy. Sometimes more emotional, yes. But, you know, when you have a hard game… The main problem was, we were good without the ball. But with the passing, we didn’t have many options,” Mihic analyzed.
The coach admitted that Gor Mahia initially struggled to create clear opportunities but made key tactical changes that turned the game in their favor.
“We changed the game. We changed the system. I saw where the problem was. I put a striker, dropped one midfielder—Austin came out because the team needed it. We switched to a 5-3-2 and closed the midfield with Morrison and Wendell. After that, every attack we transitioned into was dangerous,” he explained.
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Despite missing several chances to finish the game earlier, Mihic praised his side’s defensive organization and overall tactical discipline.
“We should have finished the game earlier—many chances from just one meter, just sliding, but we didn’t. This team is okay, but they didn’t create too many chances. Maybe two or three clear ones, that’s it. I think we deserved this win. Tactically, we looked better than them, especially without the ball.”
With this win, Gor Mahia on 42 points remain firmly in the title race, maintaining pressure on their closest rivals Kenya Police with 45 points at the summit and second-placed Tusker with 44 points.
