10-Man Gor Mahia Edge Al Hilal to Reach Kagame Cup Final
Gor Mahia won 8-7 in the shootout after Jackson Dwang was sent off, setting up their first Kagame Cup final since 2015.
- On Tuesday, Kenyan champions Gor Mahia secured a place in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final after beating Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Kigali Pele Stadium.
- Midfielder Jackson Dwang received a red card in the 100th minute, forcing coach Charles Akonnor's team to play the final 30 minutes with ten players; Steven Ebuela's own goal gave Gor Mahia the lead, which Ansumana Samura neutralized before halftime.
- Despite Daniel Sakari's early penalty miss, goalkeeper Byrne Omondi scored during sudden-death before Musa Hussein missed, while Gor Mahia played without injured stars Samuel Kapen, Patrick Essombe, and captain Sylvester Owino.
- The club now advances to Friday's final at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, seeking to end a 41-year wait for the regional title, having last lifted the trophy in 1985.
- Gor Mahia awaits the winner of the Jamus and Rayon Sports match; coach Akonnor emphasized the team's resilience, stating the squad's character helped them survive the physical demands of extra time.
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