APS Bomet collected Ksh 312,000 from ticket sales during their FKF Premier League encounter against Gor Mahia at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday, 17 October, recording a significant drop compared to the revenue generated during K’Ogalo’s previous fixture.According to figures released by the club, Bomet sold 1,248 regular tickets at Ksh 200 each and 125 VIP tickets at Ksh 500 each, bringing the total attendance to 1,373 paying spectators and the revenue to Ksh 312,000.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036857##“Our home fixture against Gor Mahia FC generated a total revenue of Ksh 312,000 at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay. Thank you for turning up and supporting the boys. This is home, and we look forward to welcoming you back,” the club stated.The amount represented a sharp decline from the Ksh 1,693,100 collected during Gor Mahia’s opening match of the season against Murang’a SEAL, highlighting the difference in gate revenue between the two fixtures.FKFPL Preview: Shabana eye revenge against Nairobi United as Homeboyz face Ulinzi StarsOn the pitch, APS Bomet put up a spirited performance against the defending league champions, holding their own for much of the contest before succumbing to late pressure.The hosts appeared poised to secure a point until Alpha Onyango struck with five minutes remaining, scoring a low, grass-cutter effort to hand Gor Mahia a narrow victory.The goal proved decisive as K’Ogalo claimed their second consecutive win of the campaign, maintaining their positive start to the new season.Should Kenyan football adopt popular Tanzanian clubs trend to attract more fans?Despite their efforts to contain Gor Mahia for large spells, Bomet were unable to withstand the visitors’ late attacking pressure, leaving them without a point from the encounter.The defeat marked Sammy Pamzo’s first loss of the league campaign and extended Bomet’s winless run after they opened their season with a goalless draw against Mathare United last weekend.Gor Mahia, meanwhile, will take confidence from another victory as they continue their pursuit of a strong start to the league season and a record-extending 23rd league title.Alpha Onyango strikes late as Gor Mahia edge APS Bomet to maintain perfect start
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