Gor Mahia run riot in 5-1 thrashing of Sudan's Al Merreikh

The visitors stunned the home crowd early, with Samuel Akinbinu finding the back of the net in the 8th minute.

In Summary

• The victory avenged Gor Mahia’s 1-0 loss to the South Sudanese side in the first leg, where Mohammed Musa's solitary strike made the difference.

• In another CAF Champions League fixture, Kenya Police FC edged out Ethiopian outfit Coffee FC 1-0, with Rashid Toha's 20th-minute goal proving decisive. The two teams had played out a goalless draw in their previous encounter.

Gor Mahia FC's enterprising midfielder Austin Odhiambo
Gor Mahia FC's enterprising midfielder Austin Odhiambo
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Gor Mahia swept aside South Sudan’s Al Merreikh Bentiu with a resounding 5-1 victory in their second-leg CAF Champions League clash at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.

The visitors stunned the home crowd early, with Samuel Akinbinu finding the back of the net in the 8th minute.

However, K'Ogalo hit back quickly, as Chris Ochieng levelled the score just three minutes later.

Gor took control of the match when Alphas Onyango doubled their lead in the 21st minute and Alphonse Ominja made it three before the half-time whistle. 

The second half saw Rooney Onyango put the game to bed, netting twice late on, to cement a dominant win for the record Kenyan Premier League champions.

The victory avenged Gor Mahia’s 1-0 loss to the South Sudanese side in the first leg, where Mohammed Musa's solitary strike made the difference.

After a 5-2 win on aggregate, K'Ogalo will now take on Egyptian giants Al Ahly.

In another CAF Champions League fixture, Kenya Police FC edged out Ethiopian outfit Coffee FC 1-0, with Rashid Toha's 20th-minute goal proving decisive. The two teams had played out a goalless draw in their previous encounter. Police will face Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek in the next round.

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