Gor Mahia left it late to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over APS Bomet in their FKF Premier League encounter at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday, 17 October with Alpha Onyango scoring the decisive goal four minutes from time.The midfielder struck in the 86th minute to hand the record league champions their second consecutive victory of the campaign and maintain their perfect start to the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsGor had opened their campaign with an emphatic 4-2 victory over Murang’a Seal and went into the encounter seeking another win to consolidate their position at the top of the standings.APS Bomet, meanwhile, were chasing their maiden victory after opening their season with a goalless draw against Mathare United.The match began at a lively pace, with both sides creating promising opportunities in an entertaining first half.Should Kenyan football adopt popular Tanzanian clubs trend to attract more fans?Gor threatened early through Musa Shariff, whose dangerous run into the Bomet box was halted by Francis Omondi. The hosts responded in the 10th minute when Phillip Wasai rose to meet Francis Otieno’s delivery, but his effort was blocked by goalkeeper Kevin Omondi. Rodgers Kipkemboi collected the rebound but could not beat the Gor custodian.The visitors quickly resumed their attacking pressure, with Onyango firing narrowly wide after picking up a loose ball near the edge of the box.Bomet nearly broke the deadlock through Brian Buletti, who fired wide after being set up by Kipkemboi, before Gor’s Dennis Omedi tested Maxwell Mulili with a low drive following a pass from Onyango.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036891##Musa then delivered a ball from the left flank that found Patrice Esombe, but the Cameroonian attacker’s volley drifted narrowly wide as Gor continued to probe for an opener.The visitors came even closer when Ebenezer Ocran collected a pass from Esombe, beat a defender and unleashed a powerful effort that struck goalkeeper Omondi before going just wide of the upright.Bomet remained dangerous on the counterattack, with Frank Mandela forcing a routine save from Omondi after being picked out by Kipkemboi. At the other end, Esombe saw his low drive blocked by Mandela, while Wasai missed another opportunity after combining with Anthony Naibei.Both sides continued to search for a breakthrough before the interval, but Omondi denied Wasai late in the half to ensure the teams went into the break level.Kariobangi Sharks, Sofapaka learn opening day opponents as NSL fixtures are releasedGor resumed the second half on the front foot, with Jackson Dwang nearly opening the scoring after collecting a loose ball outside the box and unleashing a looping effort that narrowly missed the target.Bomet also threatened, as Mandela headed wide from Omondi Francis’ delivery before Ugandan forward Bruno Bunyaga broke through the Gor defence, only for Potiphar Odhiambo to intervene and avert the danger.Seeking to inject fresh impetus into their attack, coach Charles Aknoor made triple substitution around the hour mark, introducing Ben Stanley, Daniel Sakari and Enock Machaka.The changes almost yielded immediate results when Machaka connected with Onyango’s delivery, forcing Mulili to tip his effort away. Bunyaga then came close to putting Bomet ahead, but his curling attempt drifted inches wide of the post.Charlton manager responds to Harambee Stars midfielder absence after international dutyWith the contest approaching its closing stages, Gor intensified their search for a winner. Shariff twice threatened, first firing narrowly wide after a determined run before being denied by a timely intervention from Buletti following a pass from Onyango.The pressure finally paid off in the 86th minute when Stanley laid the ball into Onyango’s path. The midfielder made no mistake, driving a low shot from near the edge of the box beyond the Bomet defence to break the deadlock and send the Gor faithful into celebration.Bomet pushed for a late response, but Gor held firm to secure all three points and extend their winning run.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036885##The result leaves Gor Mahia with six points from their opening two matches, strengthening their early grip on the league summit.Bomet, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat of the campaign and will be eager to respond as they continue their search for a first win of the season.