Gor Mahia head coach Sinisa Mihic has urged his players to be clinical in front of goal if they intend to challenge for the title this season.
The Croat spoke after his team played out a barren draw against Tusker at Kenyatta Stadium on Sunday.
Mihic said a team with an illustrious history like Gor Mahia—a club that has basked in the glory of numerous championships— are expected to score goals not merely as a tactical necessity but as a culture.
“The importance of scoring can’t be overstated; it is the lifeblood of any successful campaign. For Gor Mahia, the pressure to deliver goals is compounded by the weight of expectations that accompany their storied legacy,” he said.
“Moreover, the tactical landscape of the league is evolving,” he added.
According to him, the pressure mounts as teams strive to establish dominance and for Gor Mahia, the road to the title is paved with the necessity of finding a reliable scoring touch.
Mihic said as the season unfolds, the narrative of Kenyan football continues to evolve and Gor Mahia’s quest for the title is marked by the urgency to score—a challenge that he aptly articulated.
“As the players lace up their boots and step onto the pitch, they carry with them the hopes of our supporters, the weight of expectations. If we intend to challenge for the title this season, we must find the back of the net,” he said.
“While the draw against Tusker is disappointing in terms of points, It serves as a stark reminder of the competitive nature of the league. Each match is a battle and the ability to convert opportunities into goals will determine the fate of a season,” he said.
On the opposing side, Tusker FC’s head coach, Charles Okere, emerged from the match with commendations for his players, who demonstrated tenacity and tactical acumen to hold the defending champions to a draw.
Okere said in a season where every point counts, Tusker’s ability to thwart Gor Mahia’s attacking prowess speaks volumes about their defensive organisation and mental fortitude.
The Tusker gaffer said this season’s title contention might ‘head to the wire’— indicating a thrilling race that promises drama and excitement.
Okere reckons in a league characterised by fierce rivalries, each match is a chapter in the unfolding narrative of ambition and aspiration.
As teams refine their approaches, the ability to adapt to the strengths and weaknesses of opponents becomes paramount.
“Tusker FC are poised to challenge for the title and their performance against Gor Mahia is a testament to their potential.
“The current season of Kenyan football is marked by an atmosphere of anticipation and uncertainty. As teams jostle for position, the narrative of the title race is shaped by a multitude of factors, including player form, injuries and tactical innovations,” he added.
The outcome left the Ruarakabased Brewers second on the log with 39 points—two adrift leaders Police while Gor are third with 35.
In another Premier League encounter Shaban and Mathare United
played out to a barren at the Gusii
Stadium.
