Gor Mahia collected Ksh1,693,100 in ticket sales during their 4-2 victory over Murang'a Seal in their FKF Premier League season opener at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe club confirmed that 5,340 tickets were sold for the encounter, marking their first league match played at night in more than a decade.Gor Mahia's title defense off to perfect start in historic night clashAhead of the fixture, Gor had set ticket prices at Ksh300 for regular entry, Ksh1,000 for VIP and Ksh3,000 for VVIP.In a statement released after the match, club treasurer Gerphas Okuku thanked supporters for turning up for the season opener and contributing to the gate collection.##NAJAVA_MECA_10028701##“A big thanks to every fan who showed up for our FKFPL League season opener against Murang’a SEAL tonight (Tuesday) at Nyayo Stadium. A great turnout for a night match; your support helped us collect Ksh1,693,100 from ticket sales, with 5,340 tickets sold,” Okuku stated.The impressive gate collection coincided with a winning start to the campaign for the defending champions, who scored four goals before conceding twice late in the match.Ambani's plan to dethrone Gor Mahia as AFC Leopards commence new seasonAlpha Onyango opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a well-taken free-kick before Shariff Musa doubled Gor’s advantage four minutes after the half-time breather.Jackson Dwang' extended the lead with a spectacular strike from beyond 40 yards before Musa completed his brace with a header to put Gor 4-0 ahead.##NAJAVA_MECA_10028711##Murang’a Seal responded through Josphat Lopaga, who scored twice in the 75th and 80th minutes, but Gor held on to secure maximum points.The victory propelled Charles Akonnor’s side to the top of the early league standings as they began their pursuit of a second consecutive FKFPL title and a record-extending 23rd crown.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting event
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