Austin Odhiambo’s superb brace led Gor Mahia to a hard-earned 3-1 victory over Kariobangi Sharks on Wednesday evening at Dandora Stadium.
The win, in the rescheduled Match Week 22 of the FKF 24/25 Premier League, allowed the defending champions to close the gap on league leaders Kenya Police, reducing the deficit to just three points.
With a game in hand, Gor Mahia is now only two points behind second-placed Tusker.
The match started with a defensive error from Gor Mahia, which gave Kariobangi Sharks’ Ally Salum an early chance.
However, Salum’s shot missed the target, and Gor Mahia’s goalkeeper, Gad Mathews, later made a crucial save to deny Stephen Biko’s powerful attempt.
In the 26th minute, Fortune Omoto gave Kariobangi Sharks the lead.
They almost doubled their advantage soon after, but Ally Salum’s effort was flagged offside.
As the first half neared its end, Gor Mahia responded in the 42nd minute when Alpha Onyango capitalized on a loose ball to score the equalizer, sending the teams into the break at 1-1.
The second half saw Gor Mahia coach Sinisa Mihic make key substitutions, bringing in Sharrif Musa and Enock Morrison for Patrick Essombe and Samuel Onyango. The changes paid immediate dividends, as Odhiambo put Gor Mahia ahead in the 51st minute with a brilliant free-kick.
Just two minutes later, Odhiambo was fouled in the box and confidently converted the resulting penalty, completing his brace and sealing Gor Mahia’s 3-1 lead.
Kariobangi Sharks, whose winless streak has now stretched to 11 matches, struggled throughout, while Gor Mahia’s comeback victory saw them move closer to the top of the table, with Odhiambo’s performance being the highlight of the night.
