Gor Mahia 2-0 Chemelil: K’Ogalo open four point gap on Nuttall’s first win.

A double from striker Dan Sserunkuma pushed K’ogalo’s points to 47, four adrift of second placed Tusker FC who drew 1-1 against Nairobi City Stars.

Gor Mahia opened up a four point lead at the top of Kenyan Premier League table after edging out Chemelil Sugar 2-0 at City Stadium on Saturday.
A double from Ugandan striker Dan Sserunkuma pushed K’ogalo’s points to 47, four adrift second placed Tusker, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Nairobi City Stars on Friday.
It was first victory for new coach Frank Nuttall, who replaced Bobby Williamson, and the Briton is now confidence that they have what it takes to retain league crown.
“This was a comprehensive victory against a very determined side. We were on top from onset and I thank God now that I have won my first match in charge of the team.
“We will continue to take a match at a time because we still have several matches to play for and remember the league is very close to call. Every game is going to be a battle and it's good to be on top. The journey is still long way to go and we will take each game as it comes."
Chemelil coach Mike Mururi conceded defeat but refused to rule out his side for a maiden league title this season.
“We lost to a well organized side but that does not mean that we are out of the race. Seven or six matches to go means the league is far away from being decided.
“We will keep fighting as hard as we can to challenge for the title. I have told my players after this defeat that we are still in the race for the title and we must keep faith that we can do it.”
The sugar millers will remain fourth after defeat to Gor Mahia on 41 points, six points adrift the league leaders and champions.
Gor Mahia were the better side from onset as Sserunkuma and George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo caused all sorts of problems for Chemelil’s back four. Sserunkuma went close in opening minutes but was denied after combining well with Odhiambo.
Chemelil also had their moment of brilliance with a lovely free-kick by Murage forcing a tip save from keeper Jerim Onyango. Onyango had to produce his best to block another shot three minute later.
K’Ogalo went ahead minutes later as Sserunkuma jumped to head home from an unmarked position. Gor Mahia led 1-0 at half-time break and looked a more rejuvenated side in second half with Sserunkuma and Odhiambo leading the attacks.
Sserunkuma completed his brace in 56th minute, racing to tap home a cross from Odhiambo, who enjoyed a good afternoon. Erick Ochieng was presented with best opportunity to make it 3-0 by a pin-point cross from Patrick Oboya but his shot was too feeble to allow the keeper collect the ball.