Gor Mahia returned to the summit of the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) table after their hard fought 1-0 win against Bandari FC on Tuesday.
The defending champions lost their season opener 2-1 against the Dockers, and were also eliminated by the same opponent in the FKF Shield Cup meaning Tuesday's match was a do or die for the hosts.
Harun Shakava almost gifted the visitors a lead in the 10th minute when he almost put the ball into his own net as he tried to clear it. Fortunately, it came off the post and the skipper put it to safety much to the delight of the home fans.