Gor Mahia’s Akonnor wins FKF Premier League Coach of the Month for October
Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor won the October award after his side took all four league games that month. He says the champions will finish top despite a loss to KCB and a draw with Nairobi United.
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has been named the FKF Premier League's best coach for October, Capital FM reported on Thursday. The Ghanaian earned the award after the champions won their first four games of the 2026/27 season. The run began with a 4-2 win over Murang'a Seal at Nyayo Stadium on October 13. Four days later, Gor edged APS Bomet 1-0 in Homa Bay. A week after that, Alpha Onyango scored his third goal of the season in a 1-0 win over Bandari at Nyayo. Four days later, David 'Messi' Okoth struck a cracker as Gor beat Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 at Bukhungu Stadium. Their form has since dipped. Gor lost 2-1 to KCB in Embu, then drew 1-1 with Nairobi United at Wang'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga. Akonnor still believes his side will finish top. "The belief is that on the final day, when the league comes to an end, we'll be on top," he told The Eastleigh Voice. Akonnor said the October run followed work to rebuild the players mentally. The squad had gone through a difficult period around their CECAFA and Champions League campaigns. The club brought…
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