Gor Mahia coach decries scheduling of Tusker clash after multiple postponements
By Luke Oluoch, April 13, 2026Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has acknowledged the potential significance that their next clash against Tusker comes with.
Speaking to the club’s portal on Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Ghanaian admitted that the game bears much significance for the title race after having recently seen close challengers AFC Leopards close the gap between them.
Gor head to Tuesday’s encounter at Wang’uru Stadium, in fear of seeing their lead at the top of the table, at one time placed at ten points, further reduced by challengers AFC Leopards after a spell of inconsistent results as Ingwe sustained a winning run to keep their pursuit of the then runaway leaders.
“It is a match that, had it not been for the fact that it had been postponed, would not be a big issue, but now, because our opponents are also close to us, it has made it bigger and more pressured,” he explained.
Heading into the decisive clash, Akonnor says the charges are focused on the task, asserting that they will leave nothing to chance.
“We are looking forward to the match. We are aware of the task ahead, and we have psyched the boys in training, and we are ready for it,” he stated.
He further decried the changes that preceded the tie, alluding to a disruption occasioned by the hosts initially scheduling the game at Kasarani before rescheduling it again. postponed.
Akonnor stated that they are ready to face the challenge by doing their utmost to win the game.
“It has not been all good for the team with the postponement. We are cool about it and have taken it in good faith. It did not go well with our focus on what we want to achieve as a team, but we will do what it takes to win it,” he added.
Tuesday’s was finally settled for Wanguru Stadium at the behest of the home team, Tusker FC.
The clash will kick off at 3:00 pm.