Once mighty Gor Mahia relegated

Jun 18, 2002

ONE of Kenya's oldest clubs, Gor Mahia was relegated from the top league at the weekend when they were beaten 4-1 by Mumias Sugar in a decisive premier league match.

By Reuben Olita in NairobiONE of Kenya's oldest clubs, Gor Mahia was relegated from the top league at the weekend when they were beaten 4-1 by Mumias Sugar in a decisive premier league match.Needing to win three remaining matches to avoid the axe, the 1987 Africa Cup Winners Cup holders were humiliated and only a miracle or the KFF caretaker committee can rescue them through a boardroom decision.Formed in 1968, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards were two self supporting clubs that brought honour to the country and attracted massive support.The news shocked the soccer fraternity here and in the region given the fact that the team had dominated the region.Ends

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