Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia saw their FKF Premier League title chase suffer a huge dent after they battled to a 1-1 draw against champions Kenya Police FC at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
The record Kenyan champions went into the game knowing a win would see them open a seven-point gap. This was after their closest rivals in second position AFC Leopards secured a 2-1 win against Mara Sugar to reduce the lead.
After a number of missed opportunities for both sides, it was the law enforcers who got the best chance of the game. Harambee Stars defender Aboud Omar delivered a superb free-kick which rattled the woodwork.
However, after the missed opportunity, Police took the lead in the 22nd minute. Brian Chonjo reacted quickly to a loose ball in Gor Mahia’s danger zone to slot it home past the goalkeeper.
Samuel Kapen almost levelled matters for Gor Mahia after he latched into a cross from Sharrif Musa, but his final finishing let him down. Gor Mahia kept pushing and Ebenezer Adukwaw saw his header saved by Daniel Ogembo for a corner.
Police went into the half-time break enjoying a 1-0 lead. At the start of the second half, it was Gor Mahia, who continued to attack Police FC.
However, they were forced to wait until the 87th minute to salvage a draw when Ebenezer Assifuah finished off a cross from Patrick Essombe. Despite the draw, Gor Mahia remained top with 65 points, while AFC Leopards are second with 8 points.
Gor Mahia have managed 19 wins, eight draws, and four defeats, while Leopards have 17 wins, seven draws, and six defeats.
In other matches, Kariobangi Sharks moved out of the relegation zone following their 2-0 win against Nairobi United, while Tusker FC defeated Bidco United 2-0.
