Gor Mahia edged Posta Rangers 1-0 at the Moi Sports Center Kasarani Wednesday to keep their winning momentum in the Kenyan Premier League.
Rwandan striker Meddie Kagere netted the lone goal in the 21st minute off Kenneth Muguna’s assist for the fifth straight win for the coach Dylan Kerr’s side.
K’Ogalo, as the multiple Kenyan champions are popularly known, maintain a healthy six-point gap at the helm of the KPL standings on 43 points ahead of second placed Sofapaka after week 21.
The 2015 champions could also widen the lead to nine points if they win their game in hand.
Resurgent 2009 champions Sofapaka, thrashed Nzoia Sugar 3-1 in the other fixture of the day to keep the title chase.
Posta, who have not won in two outings, remain third in the KPL table standings on 34 points.
Gor will trail their guns on AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby coming next on Sunday.
The biggest club football in Kenya is expected to light up the weekend as the two old rivals seek to outdo each other for the bragging rights.
K’Ogalo have had the better of their “in-laws” in the last two meets this season and will be out to reaffirm their authority.
Leopards, who take on Tusker FC tomorrow in the KPL before the big clash, on the other hand, will be out for revenge.
A win against the Brewers tomorrow at Kasarani will boost their morale ahead of the Sunday clash.
KPL Wednesday Results:
Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 Bandari FC
Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 Western Stima
Mathare United 1-1 Nakumatt FC
Muhoroni Youth 2-0 Thika United
Sony Sugar FC 2-1 Zoo FC
Gor Mahia 1-0 Posta Rangers
