As they look to defend the top division title, Gor Mahia skipper Philemon Otieno says they won’t let the 10-point lead in the FKF Premier League get to them too much.
Gor’s streak of 19 games without a loss began on Saturday when they defeated Tusker 1-0. However, Otieno believes it is still too early to declare the title fight over.
“We are not trying to get carried away, but that victory against them shows we are heading in the right direction as a team. It was a big win considering they have been our many rivals in recent years,” Otieno remarked.
Otieno has credited collaboration for their undefeated start to the season, noting that effective communication between the players, the bench, the supporters, and the club administration has helped them build an impressive advantage.
“It has been all about proper coordination among all our stakeholders have been supportive to the team and everyone is working hard to make sure they make them proud, our aim is to take one game at a time and hoping that at the end of the season we shall be champions,” he reckoned.
On Saturday, the 20-time league champions will play Kenya Police, who last weekend upset Nzoia FC, the bottom team, 2-0. Otieno believes this matchup would provide a strong test for his team.
“They are a very good side considering the quality of players that they have many of them are familiar with some of us but many things have changed since some of them left and if maintain our tactical discipline in all the department, we are sure we will get maximum points come match day,” he said
