Defending champions Gor Mahia resumed the Football Kenya Federation Premier League with a win after narrowly beating 10-man Nairobi City Stars 1-0 at Utalii Grounds on Sunday, May 17.
Gor ran riot on their opponents from the first whistle and it wasn't long before they earned a set piece on the edge of the box three minutes into play.
However, City Stars custodian Steve Njuge heaved a sigh of relief after Clifton Miheso's resultant goal-bound effort veered off target.
City Stars earned a set piece on the edge of the box in the 17th minute after Eric Ombija was brought down by Philemon Otieno but Anthony Kimani's resultant kick swiveled inches over the crossbar.
K'Ogalo's persistent attacks paid dividends in the 30th minute when Karim Abdoul pounced on a rebound to stab the ball into the net on the second bite of the cherry after the initial attempt bumped off the woodwork.
Burkina Faso international Karim Abdul scored the only goal of the match in the opening half as the KPL custodians held on to bag their seventh win of the season.
The victory saw K'Ogalo now move to sixth position in the league standings with 22 points - 12 points shy from league leaders Tusker while City Stars remained 11th with 17 points.
Gor mahia tactician Vaz Pinto remains hopeful that the club can reclaim the title once again this season as the players showcased resilience in Sunday's duel against City Stars.
He also assured that the players would remain focused and set sight on the target prize.