The result means that Gor Mahia are out on the away goal rule as the two-legged match ended 3-3 on aggregate. This is the second time in a row that Gor Mahia are failing to make it to the group stages of CAF’s most prestigious and richest tournament. Last year, Gor Mahia also fell at the same stage after going down 1-0 on aggregate to Esperance, the eventual winners of the Champions League. Gor Mahia and the Tunisian giants had played to a barren draw at Machakos Municipal Stadium. “Without any fear of contradiction, the Gor Mahia coach must take full responsibility for bottling a very good chance to join African elites’ league.

Source: Standard Digital December 22, 2018 17:48 UTC