Bandari docks champions Gor Mahia in Mombasa

Gor MahiaBandari players celebrate a goal against Gor Mahia during their KPL match in Mombasa on December 8, 2018. [Photo/nation.co.ke]

Kenya Premier League defending Champions Gor Mahia went down 2-1 away to Bandari in their opening Premier League match at the Mbaraki Stadium, Mombasa on Saturday.

William Wadri headed home the match opener for Bandari on the stroke of halftime from Yema Muama cross.

David Kingatua made it 2-0 in the 55th minute when he pounced on back pass by Philemon Otieno to goalkeeper Boniface Oluoch to score from close range.

Gor substitute and new signing Nicholas Kipkurui, who had just come in for Francis Mustapha, scored the consolation goal for Gor Mahia in the 75th minute from a goalmouth melee.

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