The most anticipated fixture in Kenya, Mashemeji Derby, featuring League leaders Gor Mahia and AFC leopards ends in a draw.
Kenya’s two most decorated football clubs share points in derby riddled with blunders.
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards shared the spoils in a thrilling 1-1 draw characterized by defensive errors at Nyayo Stadium.
Despite the draw, Gor are still six points clear (44 points) at the top of the Kenyan Premier League after their title rivals Sofapaka and Posta Rangers also ended in a 1-1 draw in Narok on Saturday.
Defensive blunders from both sides saw two goals scored in a span of 15 minutes.
First it was Gor captain Musa Mohamed, who scored into his own net in the 22nd minute before Meddie Kagere capitalised on Musa Mudde’s poor defending to equalise.
The result left AFC coach Robert Matano an excited man, insisting that his 13th placed side (24 points) can secure a top 10 finish.
But for Dylan Kerr, it was a frustrating evening for the 15-time champions as the league leaders were a shadow of their former self.
Both teams started the match cautiously in a game that was very tactical.
However, it is Gor who progressively took control of the play, pushing the visitors in defence but unfortunately failed to break the deadlock.