Gor Mahia target third consecutive win to extend lead at SportPesa League summit

• Gor Mahia host Bandari at Nyayo National Stadium, with the fixture now kicking off at 4:15PM.
• Gor Mahia hold the advantage, winning 25 of 51 league meetings, compared to Bandari’s 10, with 16 draws.
• The last two meetings have ended in draws.

Gor Mahia continue their 2026/27 SportPesa League campaign when they host Bandari FC at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with the reigning champions looking to maintain their perfect start to the season.

K’Ogalo are the only side to have won both of their opening matches.

Gor began their title defence with a 4-2 victory over Murang’a SEAL before edging APS Bomet 1-0, with Alpha Onyango scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute.

The result left Gor Mahia top of the table with six points from two matches, and they will now be targeting a third consecutive victory against a Bandari side still searching for its first win.

The Dockers opened their campaign with a goalless draw against AFC Leopards before sharing a 1-1 draw with 3K FC, leaving them with two points from their opening two matches.

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The match will take place at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The match will kick off at 16:15 EAT on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Gor Mahia will be without Mike Kibwage and Byrne Odhiambo, who remain sidelined.There is positive news for head coach Charles Akonnor, with Sylvester Owino and Felix Otieno having returned to full training and available for selection.

Stand-in goalkeeper Kevin Omondi is also expected to retain his place after producing an impressive display in the 1-0 victory over APS Bomet.

Bandari will be without Beja Nyamawi, Allaine Ngeleka and Keith Imbali, who are sidelined for the encounter.

H2H

Gor Mahia and Bandari have faced each other 51 times in the league, with Gor Mahia holding the advantage.Gor have won 25 of those meetings, while 16 have ended in draws and Bandari have recorded 10 victories.

The two sides have produced 83 goals between them across their 51 league meetings, with Gor Mahia scoring 56 and Bandari 27.

Gor Mahia’s last league victory over Bandari came on 15 March 2025, when they secured a 2-0 win at Nyayo National Stadium.

Bandari’s most recent victory came on 6 November 2024, when they defeated Gor Mahia 2-0 at Mbaraki Sports Club.

Since then, the sides have met twice in the league, with both encounters ending in draws ,a 1-1 draw on 12 December 2025 followed by a 0-0 stalemate on 19 April 2026.

What was said before the clash

Gor’s coach Akonnor has backed stand-in goalkeeper Kevin Omondi after his impressive performance against APS Bomet.The Gor Mahia coach believes Omondi showed the confidence required to handle the pressure of starting in goal and credited him with keeping the champions in front.

“Our goalkeeper was fantastic. He made some saves which we thought would have resulted in APS Bomet goals. He has demonstrated confidence in goal and I thank him for that,” said Akonnor.

Bandari head coach Charles Okere has urged his players to approach the contest positively, insisting they cannot afford to simply sit back against the league leaders.

“We have to be brave on the ball and trust our game. Gor Mahia are a good team, but we cannot go there simply to defend. We must be ready to compete,” Okere said.

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Meanwhile, debutants Migori Youth host the Slum Boys, Mathare United, at Green Stadium in Awendo from 14:00Hrs, with both sides looking to secure their first victory of the season.

Migori have picked up one point from their opening two matches, while Mathare United are also searching for their first win after a draw and a defeat.

Elsewhere Ulinzi Stars face Mara Sugar at SportPesa Arena in Murang’a from 15:00Hrs, with their usual home venue, Ulinzi Sports Complex, unavailable due to renovations.

The Soldiers are still searching for their first win of the season, having lost 2-0 to Tusker before drawing 1-1 with Kakamega Homeboyz.

Mara Sugar, on the other hand, are unbeaten after two matches, opening with a 2-2 draw against 3K FC before edging Mombasa United 2-1 to move to four points.

Ulinzi Stars will also be seeking to overturn last season’s home and away defeats to Mara Sugar, having lost 2-1 at home and 2-1 away during the 2025/26 campaign.