Kenya: Gor Mahia crowned 2023-2024 FKF Premier League champions

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Gor Mahia are the 2023-2024 FKF Premier League champions.

Gor were crowned champions on Sunday after beating Bidco United 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller match played at Machakos Stadium.

The win sealed what was a formality for Gor who had won the league with three matches to spare three weeks ago.

Gor Mahia finished the season with 73 points and sealing their 21st title.

Benson Omalla opened the scoring in the 1st and 5th minutes, giving Gor Mahia a 2-0 lead in less than 10 minutes. Bidco United replied through a brace from Kelwish John in the 34th and 66th minutes.

Shaban Mark netted a third goal for Gor Mahia in the 83rd minute, and Rooney Onyango made it four in the 90+2nd minute. Bidco United’s Jacob Onyango closed the scoring with a goal in the 94th minute.

Tusker FC and Kenya Police secured second and third places with 65 and 59 points respectively.

Gor Mahia’s striker Benson Omalla won the 2024 FKF Premier League golden boot award winner.

Omalla won the award after finishing the 2023-2024 season with 19 goals capped.

Meanwhile, Muhoroni Youth have been relegated from the FKF Premier League.

The side dropped to the second tier National Super League (NLS) on Sunday after playing out to a 1-1 draw by Posta Rangers at Muhoroni Grounds as the 2023-2024 season came to an end.

Muhoroni will now join Nzoia Sugar who were relegated about a month ago and the duo will play in the NSL.

Muhoroni finish second last with 32 points as Nzoia are bottom with 22 points.

Sofapaka meanwhile escaped automatic relegation after their 3-1 win over Nzoia.

Batoto ba Mungu sit in the relegation and promotion playoffs spot where they will play the third ranked team from the NSL in a two-legged winner takes it all playoffs.

At the same time, Shabana survived being relegated after flooring Murang’a Seal 1-0 at St. Sebastian Park. 

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