Gor pull off Kasarani miracle, survive SEAL scare to lead table

Gor Mahia staged a blockbuster comeback to edge Murang’a SEAL 3–2 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and reclaim the summit of the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) table on Wednesday evening.

Murang’a SEAL looked set to wreck Gor’s night and extend their unbeaten streak to 11 matches, racing to a two-goal lead inside the first 18 minutes.

Joe Waithira stunned the home crowd with a fourth-minute strike, and former Kariobangi Sharks forward Francis Memusi doubled the lead in the 18th. For a while, it seemed K’Ogalo’s night was in serious jeopardy.

But Gor Mahia returned from halftime like a team possessed. Two minutes after the restart, Felix Oluoch capitalized on a routine save spill from SEAL keeper Mustapha Oduor to pull one back.

Barely two minutes later, Paul Ochuoga’s deflected effort leveled the scores, sending Kasarani into pandemonium.

Head coach Charles Akonnor’s tactical tweaks, including the introduction of super-sub Ebenezer Assifuah, paid off spectacularly.

In the 82nd minute, Assifuah calmly slotted home the winner, completing a stunning turnaround and snuffing out SEAL’s hopes of claiming an upset.

The victory lifted Gor Mahia to the top of the table with 30 points from 15 matches, level on points with bitter rivals AFC Leopards but ahead on goal difference.

Murang’a SEAL, meanwhile, are left to rue missed chances, sitting ninth with 21 points from 16 matches.

With the drama, the goals, and a table-top shake-up, Kasarani reminded everyone why Gor Mahia are the kings of comebacks—and why no lead is safe when K’Ogalo decides to flex its muscles.

In other KPL action, Kenya Police FC’s winless run stretched to five matches as they were held 1-1 by Mara Sugar, who have also gone four games without a win.

Yves Koutiama put Police ahead early, but Joseph Okwenda’s free kick earned Mara a point.

Police are fifth with 24 points from 15 matches, while Mara sit 12th with 20 points from 16 games.