Gor Mahia winger Shariff Musa has set his sights on improving his performances this season after scoring twice to help the club begin their FKF Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Murang’a Seal at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday evening.Musa struck twice in the second half as the defending champions bounced back from a difficult pre-season to collect maximum points in their opening match.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027773##The forward acknowledged the importance of getting off to a winning start, admitting that Gor had struggled to find their rhythm during preparations for the new campaign.“The game was good, but it was important for us to win because our pre-season was not good. We struggled during pre-season, so getting a win was important in helping us regain our momentum," he said.On his target for the season, the player explained that he wants to keep growing.“The most important thing for me is to keep improving every day. I want to be better than I was last season.It is important that I scored to help the team. It means a lot to me, and I thank my teammates for helping me achieve that. Most importantly, the team won.”Tusker FC coach differs with McCarthy over Harambee Stars' 2027 AFCON title ambitionsGor Mahia had taken the lead just four minutes into the match through Alpha Onyango, who curled a free kick into the top-right corner after Musa was fouled outside the penalty area.The hosts carried their slender advantage into the break before Musa took centre stage early in the second half. In the 48th minute, Frank Odhiambo picked out the forward with an excellent pass from his own half, allowing him to beat Paul Ngugi before firing past goalkeeper Malvin Nderitu.Jackson Dwang extended Gor’s lead eight minutes later with a spectacular long-range strike from around the halfway line, capitalising on the goalkeeper’s positioning to make it 3-0.Musa then completed his brace shortly after the hour mark, rising to meet Patrick Esombe’s cross with a header to put Gor Mahia four goals ahead.Gor Mahia's title defense off to perfect start in historic night clashMurang’a Seal responded through substitute Josphat Lopaga, who scored twice in the final 15 minutes to reduce the deficit, but the comeback proved too late as Gor held on for victory.The result provided a welcome boost for Charles Akonnor’s side following a difficult pre-season in which they lost the CECAFA Kagame Cup final to Rayon Sports, exited the CAF Champions League in the first preliminary round against Egypt’s Pyramids FC and fell to Tusker FC in the FKF Super Cup.Having also endured mixed results in friendly matches, Gor will hope Tuesday’s performance marks the beginning of a more consistent run as they pursue a successful defence of the league title.K’Ogalo reclaimed the crown last season for a record 22nd time and are targeting a 23rd title this campaign. Up next for them is an away game against APS Bomet.Ambani's plan to dethrone Gor Mahia as AFC Leopards commence new season