Ten-man KCB hand Gor Mahia first league defeat of the season
KCB beat champions Gor Mahia 2-1 at Moi Stadium, Embu, on Sunday despite Baron Ochieng's 86th-minute red card. The win lifts the bankers to 10 points, two behind the leaders.
KCB beat Gor Mahia 2-1 at Moi Stadium in Embu on Sunday. The Star reported that it was the defending champions' first defeat of the 2026/27 SportPesa League season. KCB held on for the three points with 10 men after Baron Ochieng was sent off in the 86th minute. Mambote Assis and Richard Omondi scored for KCB. Alpha Onyango scored Gor Mahia's consolation goal. The win took KCB to 10 points, two behind leaders Gor Mahia. KCB coach Robert Matano praised his players' discipline and resilience. He said they had followed instructions and shown great character. "We knew Gor Mahia would come at us, but we remained focused on our game plan," Matano said. Matano said the team had worked on their finishing after their previous match against Mombasa United. He said creating chances was not enough. Against a very strong opponent,…
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