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FKF-PL: Defending champions Gor Mahia back with a bang

Gor Mahia players celebrate after scoring against Mathare United.[Gor Mahia,X]

Defending champions Gor Mahia announced their arrival back from continental football disappointment in style after thumping Mathare United 4-0 in their opening FKF Premier League match played at Machakos Stadium on Saturday.

The record Kenyan champions were reduced to whipping boys in the CAF Champions League preliminary round after losing 6-0 to Egyptian giants Al Ahly and have since exited the competition.

Out for blood after the humiliating exit, K’Ogalo were the dominant side against Mathare and would find the back of the net in either half to bag three points.

Reigning Most Valuable Player (MVP) Austin Odhiambo gave Gor a 1-0 half time lead after scoring in the 45th minute before an own goal stretched the champions lead to 2-0 five minutes after the restart.