Gor Mahia add another title to rich collection after hard-fought win over FKFPL newcomers

Gor Mahia edged Migori Youth 4-3 on penalties to lift the inaugural Green Legacy Cup on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium. The winner was decided through the shootout following a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe encounter, staged as part of both sides' preparations for the new season, produced an entertaining contest as Migori twice took a two-goal lead before the record Kenyan champions fought back to force the shootout.Gor Mahia made the brighter start and created the first meaningful opportunity inside the opening 10 minutes when Sharif Musa's effort was blocked by Vincent Wanga.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894385##The attacker was handed an even bigger opportunity four minutes later after he was brought down by Migori goalkeeper Vincent Kamungo inside the box. Musa stepped up to take the resulting penalty but saw his effort punched away by the keeper.Migori gradually grew into the contest and came close through Vincent Otieno, who capitalised on a poorly cleared ball inside Gor's box, only for Michael Kibwage to make a timely interception.Gor continued to threaten, with Ebenezer Adu Kwaw blasting wide from close range after connecting with Paul Ochuoga's delivery in the 20th minute.Migori responded with another promising attack six minutes later when Fredrick Simiyu found Churchill Otieno, whose inviting delivery was again cut out by Kibwage.The visitors eventually broke the deadlock against the run of play. David Odoyo's well-weighted pass released Dennis Oguta, who flicked the ball beyond Kevin Omondi to give Migori the lead.Why Gor Mahia coach is a happy man ahead of the 2026-2027 seasonFour minutes later, Migori doubled their advantage. Churchill combined with Vincent Otieno before delivering a teasing ball into the danger area, where new signing Philemon Nyakwaka finished clinically.Migori almost added a third through Nehemiah Onchiri, but his effort after cutting inside was gathered by Omondi.Gor Mahia, however, found a lifeline in stoppage time when Paul Okoth produced a spectacular overhead kick from Kibwage's long ball to beat the advancing Kamungo.Gor returned from the break with renewed purpose and levelled five minutes into the second half. STARS ABROAD: Aldrine Kibet features as Kenyan prospects face off in EnglandSubstitute Ebenezer Assiafuah rose highest to meet Ochuoga's delivery, directing his header into the net.The champions pushed for the winner, with Lawrence Juma testing Kamungo with a curling effort before Jackson Dwang narrowly missed with a powerful low strike.Migori remained dangerous and nearly reclaimed the lead through Mike Isabwa, whose effort after dribbling past his marker went narrowly wide.Gor came closest to completing the comeback 20 minutes from time when Ocran's header from Onyona's delivery struck the post.Neither side could find the decisive goal in the closing stages, sending the contest to penalties.Kenya-eligible Vyner targets breakthrough season at WrexhamMigori missed two spot-kicks while Gor Mahia failed with one, allowing K'Ogalo to prevail 4-3 and claim the inaugural Green Legacy Cup title.The victory gives Gor a morale-boosting trophy ahead of the new campaign, while Migori Youth can take plenty of encouragement from a spirited display against the reigning league champions.

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