Gor Mahia coach Akonnor confident champions can still clinch FKF Premier League title
News Gor Mahia manager Charles Akonnor says his side will finish atop the FKF Premier League despite recent setbacks, citing mental‑strength work and player resilience. Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor maintains that the club will end the season as FKF Premier League champions, even after a loss to KCB and a draw with Nairobi United.
Akonnor attributes the recent setbacks to the natural ebb and flow of a long title race, insisting the squad still possesses the belief and character needed to recover. He highlighted a perfect October in which Gor Mahia won four consecutive matches, a run that earned him the Coach of the Month award.
The winning streak, Akonnor explained, followed a mental‑health intervention that involved a psychologist working with the players to reshape their mindset after demanding CECAFA and Champions League campaigns. He warned that sustaining such form throughout a season is unrealistic, as rival clubs study the champions and devise strategies to counter them.
Akonnor urged supporters to stay patient, noting that even elite teams like Brazil, Barcelona and Manchester City have endured difficult periods. He said the loss to KCB exposed specific weaknesses that the coaching staff are now addressing, while the equaliser against Nairobi United demonstrated the squad's resilience.
Akonnor also pointed to the resurgence of midfielder Alpha Onyango, who returned to the Harambee Stars after a period out of the national team, as evidence of individual progress within the squad. He praised the players for maintaining a positive attitude despite occasional disagreements with the technical team, emphasizing that team spirit remains strong.
Looking ahead, Akonnor believes the lessons from the KCB defeat and the subsequent comeback will help Gor Mahia improve when league action resumes after the international break. He concluded that while rivals have gained confidence from recent results, Gor Mahia will have the final say when the title race reaches its climax.
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