Gor Mahia star midfielder Austin Odhiambo has expressed confidence in retaining the title following thumping of Githurai Allstars in the FKF Cup.
Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to retain the title following their commanding 5-0 victory over Githurai All Stars on Sunday at Dandora Stadium.
Odhiambo was instrumental in the win, continuing his impressive form with a sublime free-kick goal in the 20th minute.
This marked his second goal from a set piece within a week, following his stunning strike against Kariobangi Sharks at the same venue on Wednesday.
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The midfielder doubled his tally in the 40th minute, securing his second brace of the week.
Just before halftime, Gedeon Bendeka capitalized on a rebound from a Samuel Kapen shot, slotting home to give Gor Mahia a comfortable 3-0 lead.
The second half saw Mark Shaban extend the advantage with a clinical finish before Alpha Onyango sealed the emphatic victory in the 87th minute, completing a five-star performance for K’Ogalo.
Reflecting on the game, Odhiambo acknowledged the effort required to secure the win.
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“It was not an easy game. We really had to push ourselves to get the win. If you noticed, we went with a very strong starting XI because we knew it would be a tough game,” he stated via FKF in a post-match interview.
Looking ahead to the FKF Cup Round of 16 clash against Bandari FC, Odhiambo expressed his confidence in facing a top-tier opponent.
“To me, I feel like that’s a better match-up than this because when you play against a Premier League opponent, you go into the game psyched up, rather than in a game like this where you are more relaxed. So, I feel it will be an easier game than this,” he remarked.
Odhiambo also reaffirmed his belief in Gor Mahia’s title ambitions, emphasizing the team’s unity and motivation.
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New Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has handed a lifeline to the South African-based defender after including him in his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
“I feel Gor Mahia is back, even from my teammates, because everyone is motivated and working towards that goal,” he noted.
Gor Mahia is currently in a heated FKF Premier League title race, trailing league leaders Kenya Police, who have 42 points, and second-placed Tusker, who stand at 41 points.
Gor Mahia sits third with 39 points but holds a game in hand, making the race even more thrilling as the season progresses.
