Gor Mahia’s hopes of progressing in the CAF Champions League suffered a major blow after they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Egypt’s Pyramids FC in the first leg of their opening preliminary-round tie at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.Making their return to the competition after a season in the cold, Gor Mahia failed to make home advantage count, suffering defeat to the former champions and leaving them with a mountain to climb in the return leg. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWhile Gor Mahia complicated their chances of dancing their way into the next round, Pyramids FC will be pleased that their strong showing in the first half was enough to move them a step closer to the next phase of the competition.Interestingly, Pyramids secured their goals in a manner envisioned by former Gor Mahia striker and Kenyan international Dennis Oliech, who on Saturday cautioned the home side against losing concentration during the opening 15 minutes and the dying moments of the first half.More to follow….
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