Alpha Onyango scored the decisive goal as Gor Mahia edged Bandari 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday to move to the top of the FKF Premier League table and maintain their perfect start to the title defence.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe defensive midfielder struck in the 69th minute, finishing from close range after substitute Ebenezer Assifuah picked him out with a well-timed pass to break the deadlock in a tightly contested encounter.The goal was Onyango's second match-winning strike of the season, having also scored late in Gor's 1-0 victory over APS Bomet.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055713##His latest contribution proved decisive against a Bandari side that had defended resolutely for much of the contest.Gor struggled to find a breakthrough in the first half as the Dockers adopted a cautious approach, limiting space and frustrating the defending champions.Despite attempts to create openings, neither side managed to score before the break, with the teams heading into the interval locked at 0-0.Head coach Charles Akonnor made changes at the start of the second half, introducing Assifuah and David Okoth for Denis Omedi and Ben Stanley as Gor stepped up their attacking efforts.The changes gradually brought more urgency to K'Ogalo's play, with Okoth delivering dangerous crosses into the Bandari box.One such move saw Jackson Dwang control the ball and attempt to release a pass, but the visitors' defense intervened before Gor could capitalize.Ulinzi, Mara Sugar barren battle plunges soldiers further in troubleCharles Okere responded with a triple substitution around the hour mark, bringing on Beja Nyamawi for Alex Kipruto, Darius Mnyambo for Joseph Onyango and Derrick Nsibambi for William Wadri. However, the changes did little to alter the pattern of the contest as Gor continued to search for the breakthrough.Onyango eventually supplied it, finding the net in the 69th minute to send the Gor faithful into celebration and reward the champions for their second-half pressure.The midfielder who had been booked in the 24th minute made way for Enock Machaka in the 72nd minute, shortly after scoring.Migori Youth, Mathare United extend winless run in Awendo stalematePatrick Essombe also came on for Musa Shariff as Gor sought to protect their advantage, while Daniel Sakari replaced Paul Ochuoga late in the game.Bandari pushed to find an equalizer, but Gor held firm. Assifuah came close to adding a second in the 87th minute when his effort narrowly cleared the crossbar, leaving the visitors with little time to salvage a point.Millions that drove Mombasa United to part ways with patron Suleiman ShahbalHamisi Hassan Mwaphalu was introduced for Abdallah Hassan in stoppage time, but the Dockers could not find a way through. Clifford Otieno and Andrew Juma were booked for Bandari.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055918##The victory takes Gor to nine points from three matches, making them the only side to have won all their opening fixtures.The champions began their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Murang'a SEAL before edging APS Bomet by a solitary goal.Muyah hat-trick fires Kenya U15 to winning start at FIFA World Cup and FestivalGor now sits four points clear of second-placed Mara Sugar as they seek to build early momentum in their title defense.Bandari, meanwhile, remains winless after three matches. The Dockers opened with a goalless draw against AFC Leopards before sharing a 1-1 stalemate with 3K FC.
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