Gor Mahia Fish Kariobangi Sharks to Move Top of Premier League

Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia kicked-off the new year 2026 with a bang by trouncing Kariobangi Sharks 4-1 to assume leadership of the SportPesa League table on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Goals from Ben Stanley Omondi, Ebenezer Adukwaw, Samuel Kapen and Felix Oluoch were all that K’Ogalo needed as Sharks scored a consolation through Humphrey Aroko. The match was a contrast of ambitions as while both teams went in search of three points, Gor Mahia were eyeing to ascend to the summit of the log while Sharks were seeking to untangle themselves from the relegation zone. With the win, Gor Mahia went to the summit of the league table with 26 points, two more than second-placed Kakamega Homeboyz, while Sharks remain rooted to the bottom with 12 points K’Ogalo named a strong starting eleven began life without former FKF Premier League Player of the Year Austin Odhiambo with Harambee Stars midfielder Ben Stanley Omondi handed the creative role as the club, while long-serving skipper Philemon Otieno earned his first start of the season. Gor Mahia are back to the summit of the SportPesa League ahead of their next assignment away to Shabana FC at Gusii Stadium.