Onyango scores as Gor Mahia roar to league summit

Alpha Onyango’s goal in the 19th minute against Kakamega Homeboyz was enough to see the record premier league champions Gor Mahia move to the top of the league in one of the four matches that were played Wednesday afternoon.

Gor had gone for three games without a win having lost 4-1 to APS Bomet a few weeks ago, a 1-0 defeat to arch rivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby and a barren draw against Bandari FC but with victory against Homeboyz, the record champions are now top of the log with 23 points from 12 league matches.

Earlier, Kevin Otiende’ goal in the 10^th minute was enough to give Nairobi United maximum points against Tusker FC in the mid-week fixtures early kick off.

Despite the win,  United who have played three games less than the rest of the teams remain at position 11 in the league standings with 16 points after 10 games while Tusker FC drop to fourth with 21 points from 14 games .

In another match Dennis Okoth's goal in the 58th minute gave Mathare United victory against   struggling Sofapaka to ensure they remain in the second position as ‘Slum Boys’  moved to the tenth position in the league standings with 18 points from 14 matches.

In Gusii Stadium host Shabana were held to a barren draw against Mara Sugar to retain the seventh position while Mara Sugar also retained their ninth place.