- Gor Mahia suffered a 2-1 defeat to Nairobi United on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the Football Kenya Federation Cup final held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
- Alpha Onyango missed a penalty in the final minutes of the match, leaving K’Ogalo trophyless for the season.
- Frank Ouya and Enock Machaka scored for Nairobi United, while Ben Stanley netted the consolation goal for Gor Mahia.
Gor Mahia’s attacking midfielder Alpha Onyango has issued a heartfelt apology after missing a crucial penalty in the FKF Cup 2025 final, where his team succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Nairobi United.
The match, played on Sunday, June 29, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, saw Gor Mahia fall short as the NaiBois clinched the coveted title, leaving K’Ogalo trophyless for the season.
The first half ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with Frank Ouya opening the scoring for Nairobi United before Ben Stanley leveled for Gor Mahia.
The second half saw Enock Machaka restore Nairobi’s lead, setting up a tense finale.
In the dying minutes, Onyango had a golden opportunity to force extra time when Gor Mahia were awarded a penalty after Austin Odhiambo was fouled in the box.
Onyango, who was in contention for the Golden Boot with four goals in the tournament, stepped up to take the decisive spot-kick.
Unfortunately, his tame effort was comfortably saved by Ernest Muhammed, who was later named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player whose heroic save sealed victory for the NSL champions.
Onyango apologizes after penalty blunder that denied Gor Mahia FKF Cup title
Taking to Facebook, Onyango expressed his remorse and took full accountability for the missed opportunity.
Yesterday’s final will forever live in my heart, not for the glory we hoped for, but for the pain I know I caused many of you,” Onyango wrote in an emotional post.
With that miss, I felt the weight of every fan, every teammate, every dream we carried all season and I take full responsibility for the moment that slipped away.”
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Despite the heartbreaking loss, the 24-year-old midfielder extended his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support throughout the campaign. He pledged to bounce back stronger.
But even in this pain, I am grateful. Grateful for your love, your chants, your belief in us all season long. You lifted us with your passion, and we wouldn’t have reached the final without you,” he added.
This moment will not break me. It will build me. I promise to come back stronger, and I will work harder than ever for this badge.
Asanteni sana kwa msimu huu. I’m proud to be a K’Ogalo soldier.”
The defeat marked a trophyless season for the reigning champions, who will also miss continental football for the first time since 2018, failing to qualify for either the CAF Champions League or the CAF Confederation Cup.
Additionally, they were unable to defend their league title, which was claimed by Kenya Police.