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Gor Biro! K’Ogalo book ticket to Goodison Park – PHOTOS


A rampant Gor Mahia completely dominated Tanzanian champions Simba SC, winning the SportPesa Super Cup 2-0 in a one-sided clash at Afraha Stadium on Sunday.

Victory for Gor Mahia saw them booking a date with English Premier League side Everton in next month’s friendly match at Goodison Park.

The lethal pair of Meddie Kagare and Jacques Tuiyesenge did all the damage with clinical strikes either side of the break for K’Ogalo.

Gor Mahia's Meddie Kagere (right) celebrates his goal against Simba SC with Humphrey Mieno during the final of the SportPesa Super Cup at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. PHOTO | AYUB MUIYURO
Gor Mahia’s Meddie Kagere (right) celebrates his goal against Simba SC with Humphrey Mieno during the final of the SportPesa Super Cup at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. PHOTO | AYUB MUIYURO

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Gor Mahia drew first blood in the 6th minute when Kagere spun and struck from Tuiyesenge’s sumptuous delivery.

Ten minutes after halftime Humphrey Mieno turned provider for Tuiyesenge who stretched to toe poke the ball past a stranded Simba goalkeeper.

 Gor Mahia fans celebrate their team's victory over Simba in the final of the SportPesa Super Cup at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru. PHOTO | AYUB MUIYURO
Gor Mahia fans celebrate their team’s victory over Simba in the final of the SportPesa Super Cup at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru. PHOTO | AYUB MUIYURO

Gor Mahia, who won the tournament with seven goals scored and none conceded, pocketed Sh 3 million while the losing finalists Simba, who failed to score a single goal in open play in the three matches they competed in, took home Sh 1 million.

Kagere, who finished as the tournament’s top scorer with four goals for K’Ogalo, was awarded the Golden Boot trophy, while goalkeeper Shaban Odhonji took home the Golden Glove for keeping three clean sheets.