The highly anticipated Gameweek 16 headliner settled for a goalless draw as hosts Shabana FC held record champions Gor Mahia to a 0-0 draw at a packed Gusii Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The match, played under the watchful eye of heavy security saw both teams rue missed opportunities as K’Ogalo reclaimed the top spot in the Sportpesa League albeit temporarily.
Both Peter Okidi and Charles Akonnor made changes to the squad for this clash.
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Gor Mahia’s head coach Akonnor trusted Felix Olouch to lead the attack in place of Patrick Essombe, while Samuel Kapen was drafted in for the injured Ebenezer Adukwaw out wide.
Paul Ochuoga filled the right-back slot replacing veteran captain Philemon Otieno.
Shabana frustrate Gor Mahia in tense goalless draw
Kogalo made some early change Gad Matthews coming in goal for Byrne Omondi who was injured during warm-up after being named in the initial starting eleven.
Shabana’s Peter Okidi equally made three adjustments bringing in Bronson Nsubugo for David Odoyo, Victor Omondi for Ezekiah Omuri, and Erick Otieno to replace youngster Austine Odongo in attack.
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The most notable tactical adjustment came from the hosts as Humphrey Obina, traditionally a right-back, was pushed into a more advanced role to exploit his pace against the Gor Mahia defense.
The first real chance came from a setpiece as Ghanaian import Ebenezer Adukwaw hit a powerful shot that was parried away by Shabana’s Goalkeeper Stephen Ochieng’ just before the quarter hour mark.
The visitors would knock once again five minutes later, Shariff Musa latched onto a freekick by Morrison but his header went just wide.
The hosts made their attempt at goal from a Humphrey Obina freekick responding almost immediately with the ever dangerous Freekick specialist Obina hitting a ferocious ball from distance that struck the crossbar before going out for a goalkick.
Gor were forced into an early change just before the half hour mark, Ben Stanley Omondi got injured and was stretchered off with Jackson Dwang replacing him for his debut.
Kogalo’s best chance at goal however came from a Felix Olouch shot from the left that was saved by Ochieng’ for the score to progress goalless at halftime.
The start of the second half saw Tore Bobe introduce their talisman Brian Michira replacing Derick Otieno.
The largely conservative half saw Nsubugo come close to giving the glamour boys the lead after a nice exchange of play with Michira and Otieno who teed him up for a beautiful shot that was saved by Matthews.
Shabana would knock once again via Substitute Ezekiah Omuri but his shot was blocked from close range by Kibwage.
Despite repeated forays from both teams the score was tied at full-time.
The goalless draw means Shabana twenty five year winless run against Gor Mahia is upheld while Kogalo missed the chance to go top of the Sportpesa League table.
Shabana FC vs Gor Mahia SportPesa League Round 16 lineups
- Shabana: Stephen Ochieng’, Victor Otieno,Mark Okolla, Wycliffe Omondi,James Mazembe, Humphrey Obina,Biron Otieno,Kevin Omundi, Derrick Otieno, Bronson Nsubugo, Erick Otieno, Victor Omondi
- Gor Mahia: Gad Mathews,Paul Ochuoga, Sylvester Owino, Michael Kibwage,Bryton Onyona, Enock Morrison,Alpha Onyango,Ben Stanley Omondi,Shariff Musa,Samuel Kapen,Felix Olouch