The Kenya Premier League title race just got a jolt of electricity. Gor Mahia, perched atop the FKF Premier League on 36 points, have welcomed back pace merchant Bryson Wangai after over a month on the sidelines, handing coach Charles Akonnor a timely injection of speed and creativity as the season reaches a fever pitch.
Comeback That Matters
Wangai’s return is more than a fitness update — it’s a tactical game changer. The former Bongonaya FC flyer, known for his blistering runs and ability to unsettle defences, missed nine league matches after suffering an ankle injury in the 1-0 win over Tusker FC on November 22. That absence coincided with a turbulent spell for K’Ogalo, but his comeback restores a key attacking outlet just as the title race tightens.
The Road Back
The injury, picked up in a match decided by an unfortunate own goal, kept Wangai out for five weeks. During that stretch Gor Mahia endured mixed results, including the Mashemeji Derby loss to AFC Leopards and a surprising 4-1 reverse to newcomers APS Bomet. Yet the champions also produced statement wins, beating Kariobangi Sharks 4-1 and edging rivals in crucial fixtures, showing resilience without one of their most dangerous forwards.
Squad Depth Returns
Wangai’s comeback arrives alongside the return of several other key players. Midfielders Lawrence Juma and Ben Stanley are back in training, while long-term absentees Geoffrey Ochieng and Lewis Bandi have rejoined the squad after lengthy recoveries. Vice-captain Ochieng’s return from knee surgery and Bandi’s first appearances since joining in August give Akonnor options he has lacked for months.
Club update: “After a hard-fought recovery from last year’s injury, Bryson is officially back on the pitch with the team, training well as he works his way back to peak condition.”
Title Race Outlook
With a fully fit squad for the first time in weeks, Gor Mahia head into Saturday’s clash with Sofapaka at Nyayo National Stadium with renewed momentum. The champions know the margin for error is slim — they sit level on points with archrivals AFC Leopards — but the return of Wangai and the reinforcements across the pitch could prove decisive as the season accelerates toward its climax.
The message from K’Ogalo is clear: fitness restored, firepower back, and the hunt for silverware very much alive.
