Gor Mahia coach wary of Kakamega Homeboyz threat ahead of Mumias visit
Gor Mahia return to Football Kenya Federation Premier League action this Sunday, May 3, 2026, with a demanding away fixture against Kakamega Homeboyz at Mumias Sports Complex, the kick-off set for 3:00 pm local time.
Fresh from a morale-boosting victory over arch-rivals AFC Leopards in last weekend’s Mashemeji Derby, K’Ogalo will be aiming to maintain momentum and tighten their grip at the top of the table. A win in Mumias would see Gor Mahia extend their lead to nine points, a significant step in the push to reclaim the league title.
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Speaking ahead of the match, club assistant coach Bismark Kobi-Mensah has cautioned that it will not be so easy for Gor Mahia to pin Homeboyz down after encountering the side’s threat in the reverse fixture.
Homeboyz threat
”The jubilation and the celebration in a win against Leopards is over. I see Kakamega Homeboyz as one of the good teams in the league because they are in a better position. We played them in the first leg, and I can tell you they were a better team in the second half. They are a good side, but it is not a game that is above us. I think we are also in a good standing to meet them, the three points are important, and we want to win the league as well,” he said.
The first leg meeting between the two sides was a tightly contested affair, with Gor Mahia edging it 1-0 courtesy of a decisive strike from Alpha Onyango, who once again proved his importance by scoring the winner in the derby last weekend.
Historically, Gor Mahia have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture. In 23 league meetings, they have registered 13 wins, alongside seven draws and just three losses. The record is further underlined by 32 goals scored, only 15 conceded, and an impressive 12 clean sheets, numbers the team will look to leverage as they chase maximum points on the road.
”As much as we are not underestimating them, we also believe that if you do things right, it is possible to get results. Basically, there will be pressure, but at the end of the day, what is important is to make the team ready. Our last game, tactically we were so superior, we want to continue like that,” the tactician added.
Team news
Team news offers further encouragement for the technical bench. Goalkeeper Byrne Omondi featured in the last outing, while defender Sylvester Owino has returned to training, boosting defensive options. The only absentee remains Felix Oluoch, who continues his recovery from injury.
With head coach Charles Akonnor now having close to a full squad at his disposal, Gor Mahia head into this critical phase of the season well-equipped for the title run-in. All eyes now turn to Mumias, where K’Ogalo will be seeking another vital three points to strengthen their championship charge.
