Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has highlighted the positive takeaways from his team’s triumph over FKF Premier League newcomers Migori Youth in the Green Legacy Cup.The two sides locked horns at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, August 16, with K’Ogalo securing a 4-3 victory on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894289##After containing Gor Mahia’s attack, including saving a penalty from Shariff Musa, Migori Youth took the lead through Dennis Oguta before Philemon Nyakwaka doubled their advantage four minutes later.However, a goal by new signing Paul Okoth in first-half stoppage time and an early second-half header from Ebenezer Assifuah brought Gor Mahia level and forced the match into a penalty shootout, where the 22-time Kenyan champions prevailed.Akonnor praised his players for their resilience after coming from two goals down.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Inside the rare qualities of Enock Morrison’s replacement at Gor Mahia“The fact that we came back from two goals down to equalise shows that we have great character as a team. In the end, we won on penalties, which can go either way,” said Akonnor in his post-match press conference.The Ghanaian tactician also praised Migori Youth for the quality and threat they posed to his side.“It was a good training match. At least they have learnt what it takes to play in the FKF Premier League. They gave us a run for our money and made sure that it was never easy for us. I believe they can only get better,” he said.Date, venue for FKFPL curtain raiser confirmedHaving regained the league title from Police FC, K’Ogalo will be aiming to retain their crown while also targeting a stronger campaign in their return to the CAF Champions League, where they have been drawn against 2025 champions Pyramids FC.Gor Mahia will also be seeking to end a six-year wait for the Mozzart Bet Cup title.Police FC chairman reveals importance of friendly against Simba