Gor Mahia edge Shabana to book finals ticket of ODM@20 Tournament
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 09.10.25. | 19:32
Bandari FC, who earlier edged AFC Leopards in the first semifinal, await Gor Mahia in what promises to be a thrilling finale on Friday, 10 October
Record league champions Gor Mahia waded off a spirited fightback from Shabana FC to book their place in the ODM@20 Tournament final, following a tense penalty shootout victory after a 1-1 draw in regulation time at Mbaraki Sports Club.
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The Green Army took the lead late in the first half through Samuel Kapen, who pounced on a loose clearance inside the area after Patrice Esombe’s low cross was deflected into his path.
The former Nairobi City Stars forward made no mistake, striking low past goalkeeper Caleb Omondi to give K’Ogalo a deserved advantage at the break.
Shabana, however, emerged from the tunnel with renewed purpose and intensity. Their persistence paid off when new signing Henry Obinno restored parity early in the second half, finishing off a well-worked move that left Gor Mahia’s backline momentarily exposed.
The match continued at a frantic pace, with both sides creating chances in search of a winner. Shabana’s Erick Otieno and Wycliffe Omondi came close on several occasions, while Gor’s Felix Oluoch and Lawrence Juma tested the Shabana keeper but could not convert their chances.
With neither side able to find the decisive goal in regulation time, the contest proceeded to post-match penalties. Gor Mahia held their nerve to triumph 4-3 in the shootout, securing their passage to Friday’s grand final.
Bandari FC, who earlier edged AFC Leopards in the first semifinal, await Gor Mahia in what promises to be a thrilling finale on Friday, 10 October.
Shabana will face Leopards in the third-place playoff scheduled for noon, before the final kicks off at 2:00 pm.
The overall winner of the tournament will take on the ODM Combined XI (Chungwa FC) in a special exhibition match to conclude the celebrations.
The champions will walk away with Ksh1 million, runners-up Ksh750,000, third place Ksh500,000, and fourth place Ksh250,000.
