Alphonce Omija’s stoppage-time goal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Gor Mahia over Posta Rangers in a thrilling league encounter at Dandora Stadium. The late winner provided a much-needed boost for head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno, easing pressure from the club’s passionate supporters.
The first half of the game was largely uneventful, with neither side managing to assert dominance in the opening 30 minutes. However, the match came to life in the 35th minute when Gor Mahia created two promising chances through left-back Geoffrey ‘Simiti’ Ochieng. The first opportunity arose when Sharrif Musa delivered a precise cross from the right flank, only for Ochieng to head wide. Moments later, a well-worked move involving Rodgers Ouma and debutant Mark Shaban set up Ochieng once again, but he failed to find the target.
Posta Rangers, who had maintained a disciplined defensive shape, nearly snatched a goal just before halftime when Brian Otieno surged forward from the back. However, hesitation in the final third allowed Philemon Otieno to make a vital recovery tackle, ensuring the teams went into the break level at 0-0.
The second half started with a scare for Gor Mahia, as Posta’s Levis Shivachi fired over the bar after a well-worked cutback from Dinken Mwema. From the resulting corner, Gor Mahia launched a counterattack through Sharrif Musa, whose low cross found Rodgers Ouma in the box. However, Ouma’s effort was wasted, frustrating the Gor Mahia faithful in attendance.
In the 53rd minute, Gor Mahia created their best chance yet when Enock Morrison unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from outside the box, forcing Posta goalkeeper Lazarus Otieno into an excellent save. With the game still goalless, Zico opted for a triple substitution in the 63rd minute, introducing Mark Shaban, Rodgers Ouma, and Samuel Kapen in an attempt to inject fresh energy into the attack.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 73rd minute when Morrison found the back of the net. A chaotic sequence in the Posta box led to the ball ricocheting off the Ghanaian midfielder and into the goal, sending the Gor Mahia supporters into wild celebrations.
However, their joy was short-lived as Posta Rangers equalized soon after. Substitute Felix Oluoch capitalized on a defensive blunder by Joshua Onyango, who miscontrolled the ball, allowing Oluoch to round goalkeeper Kevin Omondi before calmly slotting home.
As the pressure mounted on Zico, frustration grew among the Gor Mahia fans, with some calling for a change in the technical bench. The game saw an extended stoppage after Posta goalkeeper Lazarus Otieno suffered a concussion, leading to his substitution for Kevin Ouru.
When play resumed, Gor Mahia found the winning goal in dramatic fashion. Alphonce Omija, making amends for an earlier mistake, stepped up in stoppage time to secure all three points for his team. His late heroics ensured Gor Mahia emerged victorious, easing tensions within the squad and among the fans.Alphonce Omija’s Last-Gasp Winner Seals Dramatic Gor Mahia Victory Over Posta Rangers
