Gor Mahia made history, against all odds, to storm to the Caf Confederation Cup quarter-finals on Sunday despite playing the game with nine men.
Gor Mahia defender Charles Momanyi and Petro Atletico player tussle for the ball during their last Caf Confederation Cup group match at Kasarani Stadium at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on March 17, 2019. Gor won 1-0 to proceed to the quarter-finals. [PHOTO: KELLY AYODI/ SPORTSNEWS AFRICA]
Rwandan international Jacques Tuyisenge converted from the spot after Lawrence Juma was brought down inside the box by Petro Atletico defender and the K’Ogalo goal poacher wasted no chance from the 12-metre yard when he buried his shot in the far right corner for the single goal that proved the difference.
Gor Mahia forward Nicholas Kipkirui in action during their last Caf Confederation Cupgroup match against Angola’s Petro Atletico at Kasarani Stadium. [PHOTO: KELLY AYODI/ SPORTSNEWS AFRICA]
Gor Mahia who played with two men down after Ernest Wendo and Ugandan Shafik Batambuze were sent off, joined Group D leaders Zamalek who played to a barren draw with Hussein Dey in the other match.
As ever the Green Army cheered their team on through every nerve-wrecking minute. [PHOTO: KELLY AYODI/SPORTSNEWS AFRICA]
With the win, Gor Mahia are now assured of a cool Sh34 million from the Caf kitty.
SN Eddie Afonso (left) of Petro De Luanda challenges Gor Mahia FC forward Nicholus Kipkurui during their Caf Confederation Cup match at the Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on March 17, 2019. [PHOTO: KELLY AYODI/SPORTSNEWS AFRICA]- Advertisement -
