Gor Mahia FC and Kenya Police FC triumphed in their respective continental assignments proceeding to the second preliminary round of matches.

Gor overturned a 1-0 deficit from the first leg against South Sudan’s El Merreikh. Playing on home turf at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, August 25, 2024, Gor secured a commanding 5-1 victory, resulting in a 5-2 aggregate win.

Despite conceding an early goal in the 8th minute, Gor Mahia quickly responded, with Austine Odhiambo assisting Christopher Ochieng to equalize just a minute later. Alpha Onyango then gave Gor Mahia the lead with a goal in the 21st minute, bringing the aggregate score to 2-2. In the 34th minute, Sharrif Musa won a free kick, which Austine Odhiambo delivered into the box, allowing Alphonce Omija to score, putting Gor Mahia ahead.

The second half witnessed a brace from Ronney Onyango with goals in the 80th and 93rd minutes giving Gor Mahia a 5-1 victory on the day and a 5-2 aggregate triumph. Gor Mahia proceeded to play Egypt’s Al Ahly SC in the second preliminary round.

In another game on Sunday, Kenya Police FC also secured a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup with a solid 1-0 win over Ethiopia Coffee SC, thanks to a goal from Rashid Toha in the first half.

This victory propels Kenya Police FC to the second preliminary round, where they will face Egypt’s Zamalek in another two-legged tie.

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