Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has urged his players to quickly put their disappointing CAF Champions League exit behind them and shift their attention to the new FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Ghanaian tactician wants his charges to respond positively when the league gets underway on Saturday, 19 September, after weeks of delay, with the defending champions hosting Murang'a Seal at Nyayo Stadium.Speaking through the club's media, Akonnor stressed the need for his players to learn from their continental disappointment and immediately focus on the domestic campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968580##“It is about the players getting to wake up because this is their job. Such mistakes are not acceptable, we have got to focus,” he stated.Gor Mahia return to domestic action just days after their Champions League campaign came to a premature end against Egyptian champions Pyramids FC.K’Ogalo suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first leg at Nyayo before being heavily beaten 5-1 in the return leg in Cairo, resulting in a 7-1 aggregate defeat and elimination at the preliminary-round stage.Mozzart Bet Cup hero Simiyu backs Tusker to overcome Singida and reach CAF group stageThe result marked a disappointing end to Gor's return to the competition after their absence during the 2025/26 campaign.Akonnor acknowledged the difficulty of the draw against Pyramids but refused to use it as an excuse, instead challenging his players to move forward.“The Champions League is over, we have got to focus. The draw was a little harsh on us but that is not an excuse,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968710##The 52-year old former Ghana national team skipper will now turn his attention to defending the league title, with Gor having secured their record-extending 22nd championship last season after finishing five points clear of closest challengers AFC Leopards in a closely contested title race.Their opening assignment against Murang'a Seal presents an immediate opportunity to respond after the continental setback.Gor defeated Seal 3-1 in their most recent meeting in May, while they also won the reverse fixture 3-2 earlier in the 2025/26 campaign.Selebwa tells Kenyans not to panic after Rising Stars stumble against Burundi
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