Pyramids coach gives candid assessment of Gor Mahia squad after humbling them

Pyramids FC head coach Rulani Mokwena registered his admiration for Gor Mahia, highlighting their strengths despite orchestrating their exit from the CAF Champions league (CAF CL).The Egyptian heavyweights were too much for Gor Mahia, handing them a heavy 7-1 aggregate defeat in the first preliminary round of the competition. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsA 2-0 win at the Nyayo Stadium on Saturday 6 September followed by a 5-1 win, a week later, saw the Egyptians progress to the second round at the expense of K’Ogalo.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962404##Mokwena, who impressed many stakeholders with his knowledge of the opponents, went ahead to heap praise on the 22-time FKF Premier League champions for the brave fight in the second leg. “We were very good over the two legs. We respected the opposition and I think Gor Mahia are a very good side. They were a little unlucky with the draw but sometimes this is what happens in the CAF Champions League.You could see in the second half, the integrity, resilience and never say die attitude from them. I therefore send commiserations to the team, the coach and the players,” said Mokwena, in an interview with Stephen Ochieng. Millions Gor Mahia will bank despite humiliating exit from CAF Champions LeagueThe former Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach went ahead to highlight some of the K’Ogalo players that impressed him.“Odhiambo (Frank) and Kibwage (Michael) are two good center backs. In midfield, I was surprised that Onyango (Alpha) was not starting in the second half. Jackson (Dwang’) started and he is one key player with a lot of quality runs inside the box,” he added.STARS ABROAD: Harambee Stars forward concedes penalty as Sociedad fall to MadridIn the end, the 39-year-old praised the quality in his team and the people who put in the work to ensure they emerge victorious.“Gor Mahia is a good side and you could see why they are Kenyan champions but we were good and had the right mentality to qualify. We try our best to do our jobs and give players as much information as possible. I generally have good analysts, assistants and staff. We got good goals from transitions and counter attacks which show a good job.”