Winning a league title is one thing and winning a 17th league title with six matches to spare and over domestic rivals in an exciting derby clash is another thing – a feeling that will last for many years to come.
That’s exactly what Gor Mahia did yesterday at Kasarani after beating AFC Leopards 2-0 in a derby duel that saw the champions pull a double over their opponents to bag their 17th league title – the highest in local football.
Having been involved in many competitions this year, it was a tough season for Gor Mahia that stretched their squad to the limit. A season that needed character and determination from players to achieve what they did and it’s been celebrations all through – within the fan base, in the team and within the club’s management circles.
It’s a feeling that no doubt even the club’s sponsors (SportPesa) share as they sail in the same boat with Gor Mahia fraternity.
The team has done its best, they came, they saw and they conquered. They say there can be no words to express such joyous feelings of winning, but as the players have shown time and again this season – rising to the occasion to conquer, here too they attempt to put words into their feelings.
Below are some of the sentiments expressed by the players after winning the ultimate prize in local football:
“I feel great winning another league title… this is my fourth one and thanks to all players, all fans and stakeholders involved in the team’s success. It was a tough one but we achieved it. Next season will be an uphill task – to replicate what we’ve done this year but we hope all will be well.” – HARON SHAKAVA
“I am very happy to win the league title because this season, it’s been a tough one for us – playing many matches than other seasons. We thank all fans for the big support all through. We will prepare well for next season and we will start it off from where we will end it this year.” – JACQUES TUYISENGE
“It’s a good feeling more-so as a player to win a league title twice and l want to give credit to the management of the club, fans, technical bench and fellow players because we’ve worked as one family – that’s why we’ve been successful since last year. We’ve shown our worth this year and come next season, it’s gonna be lit. We still have a chance in CAF competition and so, making it to the quarters will make it even sweeter.” – PHILEMON OTIENO
Courtesy of Gor Mahia official portal