Africa-Press – Kenya. Enraged Gor Mahia fans camped at the entrance of the team’s dressing room for several minutes demanding the sacking of head coach Jonathan McKinstry following their 3-2 loss to Kakamega Homeboyz at Moi Stadium, Kasarani on Wednesday.
The fans barged through a ring of law enforcers to access their way into the area, while chanting the chorus “We are fed up!”
However, in a postmatch interview, Gor Mahia head coach Jonathan McKinstry jumped to the defence of his charges, saying they simply had a bad day in office.
“We put up a good fight but our opponents fought tooth and nail to carry the day. Homeboyz were calm throughout the encounter because they had absolutely nothing to lose,” McKinstry said.
“Our boys were fighting two battles at the same time. We were eager to win the game and win the league. That brought a lot of pressure that might have cost us the match,” he added.
The Irish gaffer, however, urged his charges to collect maximum points in their final encounter against Nairobi City Stars on Sunday.
“The league will be decided on that day. We have no option but to win against City Stars,” he said.
As McKinistry bemoaned the unfortunate turn of events, his opposite number Patrick Odhiambo beamed off a satisfactory smile.
“We are happy with today’s outcome. We promised to win against Gor and that’s exactly what we have achieved,” Odhiambo said.
“The boys are in good shape and we are looking forward to winning the FKF Cup final against Tusker on July 1,” he remarked.
Shafik Kagimu’s diving header from Austin Odhiambo’s sumptuous cross fired K’Ogalo into the lead in the 12th minute of the encounter.
Ambrose Sifuna pounced on a loose clearance to restore parity in the 38th minute.
Gor reclaimed the lead in the 47th minute when Odhiambo burnt a hole in the net with a rasping shot after latching on to James Macharia’s pass on the edge of the box.
However, Kevin Amwayi ruined K’Ogalo’s party shortly thereafter with a 56th-minute equaliser. The defeat narrowed the gap between K’Ogalo and second-placed Tusker to a solitary point.
Wednesday’s outcome has Gor at the apex of the log with 67 points, one better than defending champions Tusker who rallied from behind to play out a one-all draw against Posta Rangers at the Ruaraka Complex.
Elsewhere, Bandari beat Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 at Mbaraki grounds in Mombasa. Wazito kept their survival hopes alive with a slim 1-0 win over Bidco United at Thika Stadium.
Sofapaka heaped more misery on AFC Leopards after edging them 1-0 at Nyayo Stadium.
Nzoia Sugar’s aspirations for a maiden topflight title suffered a major setback after crashing 2-0 to KCB at Sudi Stadium as Mathare United and Ulinzi Stars played out a one-all draw. Police FC hammered VihigaBullets 4-1 at the Police Sacco stadium
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