Gor through to Caf Confed Cup - who's saying what
What you need to know:
- Kenyan international Francis Kahata's away goal was vital for Gor cancelling Harun Shakava’s own goal at the hour mark. Thabo Mshamane restored the hosts’ lead but it wasn’t enough to see them through.
For a start, the 16-time KPL champions will be entitled to a Sh28 million cash reward from Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Kenyan champions Gor Mahia qualified for the Caf Confederation Cup group stage by edging out South African side SuperSport United 2-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 defeat in the return leg play-off match at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday night.
Kenyan international Francis Kahata's away goal was vital for Gor. Kahata's strike cancelled out Harun Shakava’s own goal at the hour mark. Thabo Mshamane restored the hosts’ lead but it wasn’t enough to see them through.
Nation Sport samples reactions after K'Ogalo's historic feat:
“In 2008, Francis Kahata was the star of the Under-16 team that represented MYSA in the Norway Cup. Ten years later, he scored the crucial away goal that sent Gor Mahia to the CAF CC group stages for the first time in more than a decade. Congratulations Kahata and Gor Mahia!!!,” KPL side Mathare United tweeted.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko tweeted, “Naskia (I hear) Gor Mahia are through to the group stages of the CAF confederation Cup. Congratulations #Sirkal and I will continue to offer my support to the team until tubebe hii (we win this) Cup. @OfficialGMFC”
“Mama, there are people who had dismissed Gor Mahia in this South African fixture... they knew a good beating was in store for @OfficialGMFC but they are all disappointed after the team is through to Caf Confed Cup group stage. Mama they are here busy congratulating the team.” - Gor fan Tony Anelka on Twitter.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Chief Administrative Secretary Ababu Namwamba tweeted: “Congratulations Gor Mahia FC @OfficialGMFC for going past South Africa's SuperSport United to qualify for the group stage of CAF Confederation Cup. We celebrate you K'ogalo as shining sports ambassadors proudly flying our Kenyan flag continentally. @ForeignOfficeKE #CAFCC #Sirkal.”
“If Kahata doesn't ever score another goal for Gor Mahia, the one he scored today is enough. That goal already takes him straight into the magnificent books of the great history of Gor Mahia. Legend. #Sirkal.” - Gor fan Tom Bwana on Twitter.
“Congratulations @OfficialGMFC for beating @SuperSportFC. I call upon well wishers and business community to support Gor Mahia to help them win the CAF Confederation Cup. @SafaricomPLC @KCBGroup @Barclays_Kenya @BidcoGroup @Coopbankenya.” - Elgeyo-Marakwet County Senator Kipchumba Murkomen on Twitter.
“Congratulation #GorMahiaFC for your qualification to #CAFCC group stage. You deserve it. #Godaboveall.” - Former Gor striker Michael Olunga on Facebook.
