Gor Mahia make light work of Thika Cloth Mills FC in friendly encounter

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FOOTBALL Gor Mahia make light work of Thika Cloth Mills FC in friendly encounter

Joel Omotto 14:02 - 16.03.2024

FKF Premier League leaders Gor Mahia recorded a big win during a friendly match with lower league side Thika Cloth Mills as they seek to stay in shape during the international break.

Gor Mahia put six goals past lower league side Thika Cloth Mills FC during a friendly match at the M-Pesa Foundation grounds in Thika on Saturday.

K’Ogalo raced to a 4-0 halftime lead after Christopher Ochieng opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Rogers Ouma doubled the advantage 15 minutes later.

Austin Odhiambo extended their lead in the 36th minute before Boniface Omondi scored on the stroke of halftime for the big lead at the break.

It was still a one-sided affair in the second half when Omondi made it 5-0, sealing his brace from the penalty spot, after a handball in the Thika Cloth Mills’ box.

However, their opponents pulled one back nine minutes from time, but Lawrence Juma also got on the scoresheet, netting the sixth for Johnathan McKinstry’s men.

While a number of his players are away on international duties, McKinstry has kept those left behind busy as he seeks to ensure they remain sharp for the final months of the season.

Youngsters Paul Ochuoga and Mark Shaban earned call-ups to the national U20 team, Rising Stars, while leading striker Benson Omala, winger Shariff Musa, and defender Rooney Onyango have linked up with Engin Firat’s Harambee Stars for the Four Nations Tournament that will take place between Monday 18 and Tuesday 26 March in Malawi.

Gor Mahia enjoy a seven-point lead over both Tusker FC and Bandari, who appear to be the other teams with a realistic chance of dislodging them, with 10 matches still remaining.

K’Ogalo suffered a 1-0 loss to Bandari last weekend, just their second defeat this season, and will be hoping to right those wrongs when the league resumes on Saturday 6 April when they host Kakamega Homeboyz.

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