Gor Mahia took a giant leap towards a record-extending 22nd league title, defeating APS Bomet 2-1 at the Kericho Green Stadium to open a commanding six-point lead at the top of the FKF Premier League.

This was no ordinary fixture; it was a grudge match. Earlier in the season, the league newcomers had stunned the champions 4-1 in Nairobi, a result that still stung the K'Ogalo faithful. But on Sunday, vengeance was swift. Ghanaian import Ebenezer Assifuah silenced the partisan home crowd with a clinical finish in the 7th minute, setting the tone for a dominant display.

The "Green Army" Marches On

The victory was sealed in the second half when January signing Jackson Dwang doubled the leadAlthough APS Bomet pulled  one back late on through Hansel Ochieng—who had tormented Gor in the reverse fixture—the champions held firm. With arch-rivals AFC Leopards stumbling to a goalless draw against Bandari in Mombasa, Gor Mahia's lead now looks increasingly unassailable at 43 points.

Tactical Masterclass

Head coach Charles Akonnor praised his team's resilience. "We knew it would be hostile, but the boys showed character," he noted. The win not only avenged their heaviest defeat of the season but also sent a clear message to the chasing pack: Gor Mahia is shifting gears for the title run-in.

• Scorers: Ebenezer Assifuah (7'), Jackson Dwang (55'); Hansel Ochieng (83').
• Venue: Kericho Green Stadium.
• League Standing: 1st (43 points).

"This is what champions do—we correct our mistakes and punish our opponents," a jubilant Akonnor told reporters post-match.