Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has pointed to defensive lapses and a slow start as the main reasons behind his team's 2-1 defeat to KCB, which handed the record Kenyan champions their first loss of the 2026/27 FKFPL campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe bankers capitalized on two defensive errors in the first half to secure all three points, with Batshi Assis Mambote and Richard Omondi getting on the scoresheet before Alpha Onyango's penalty offered Gor a late consolation.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077464##Mambote broke the deadlock after reacting to a loose ball inside the penalty area, finding himself unmarked before firing past goalkeeper Kevin Omondi.KCB doubled their advantage when Omondi pounced on Paul Ochuoga's handling error, reacting quickest to the spilled ball before sending a low effort into the net.Although Onyango converted from the penalty spot to give Gor a lifeline, KCB held on to claim victory and end their opponents' impressive opening run.Why South Africa-based Kenyan striker is backing Harambee Stars to shock Bafana BafanaSpeaking after the match, Akonnor admitted that his charges were below their defensive standards, particularly in the opening half, when their failure to deal with straightforward situations allowed KCB to take control.The Ghanaian tactician was particularly disappointed with the manner in which his team conceded, insisting that better decision-making and a more organized defensive approach could have prevented the goals."We did well, but we were sluggish at the back in the first half. We tried to compete, but defensively we should have done better. The goals came from situations where we should have kept things simple and cleared the ball without complicating matters.We take the defeat in good faith and shift our focus to coming back stronger," Akonnor said.Matasi eyes game against Arsenal greats ahead of Harambee Stars legends clashThe setback ended Gor Mahia's four-match winning streak, which had seen them establish themselves at the top of the league standings following an impressive start to their title defence.Despite the defeat, Kogalo remain top of the table, although their advantage has been reduced to two points, with KCB closing in after taking their tally to 10 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_10085138##The result also presents Akonnor with an early challenge as he seeks to correct the defensive deficiencies that proved costly against the bankers and prevent a repeat in their upcoming fixtures.Gor will turn their attention to next weekend's league assignment against Nairobi United, where they will be seeking an immediate response as the race for the FKF Premier League title gathers momentum.
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