Gor Mahia Struggles: O’Connor’s Warning on Poor Play Proven in Derby Loss
Charles O’Connor Was Right: Gor Mahia’s Poor Off-the-Ball Play Leads to More Setbacks After Losses to APS Bomet and AFC Leopards
Gor Mahia are going through a difficult spell, and their defeat to AFC Leopards in the 98th Mashemeji Derby only highlighted the depth of the team’s problems. On Sunday, Ingwe claimed a narrow 1–0 victory but looked far more convincing throughout the match.
When the final whistle blew at Nyayo National Stadium, AFC Leopards fans erupted with emotion. Their team had defeated their arch-rivals for the first time since April 2023. Julius Masaba scored the only goal of the match, securing three crucial points for Ingwe. The Leopards have now climbed to sixth place with 17 points — just three behind league leaders Kenya Police.
Meanwhile, Gor Mahia supporters showed little surprise or frustration. The team appeared drained and unable to put up meaningful resistance at key moments. AFC Leopards controlled the match almost entirely, while Gor Mahia once again exposed their weakness without the ball — an issue Charles O’Connor had previously pointed out.