Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has praised goalkeeper Kevin Omondi, substitute Ben Stanley and match-winner Alpha Onyango following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over APS Bomet.The record Kenyan champions laboured for much of the encounter before Onyango struck in the dying minutes to secure maximum points and extend their perfect start to the 2026/2027 FKF Premier League campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking after the match, Akonnor singled out Omondi for his crucial saves, Stanley for his decisive contribution off the bench and Onyango for converting the opportunity that settled the contest.The Ghanaian tactician admitted Gor were fortunate to remain in the game, particularly during the first half, when APS Bomet created several opportunities to take control of the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036272##Omondi produced a series of important interventions to deny the hosts and keep Gor within touching distance before the visitors eventually found the breakthrough.Stanley then made the difference in the closing stages, showing composure to set up Onyango with the pass that led to the winning goal.“I was happy because the game was so tight and it looked like it was going for a draw, but there was a moment of magic, first from Stanley, who was composed and set Alpha through, and it worked,” Akonnor said.“We were lucky, especially in the first half, because they had chances to kill off the game, but Kevin did so well to keep us in the game. I think he had a good game and is gradually solving the goalkeeping department issue. I am glad with the work from the technical bench.”The coach's praise will offer encouragement to Omondi, who faced scrutiny after Gor's opening league fixture against Murang'a Seal, despite the team's victory. Gor Mahia coach explains young striker’s absence against APS BometThe ex-Sony Sugar keeper conceded twice in that encounter, but his performance against APS Bomet proved influential in preserving the clean sheet.Akonnor also explained that fatigue affected Gor's attacking play, forcing him to introduce changes that ultimately helped the team find a breakthrough.“Today, our attacking front did not work because of the travel, so we had tired legs. That made us make changes, which worked well,” he added.APS Bomet collect Ksh 312,000 in gate revenue against Gor MahiaThe result handed Gor consecutive victories at the start of their title defence, keeping them firmly on course as they pursue a record-extending 23rd league crown.