Gor Mahia head coach Hassan Oktay has lauded AFC Leopard’s new signings an expects a tough duel when both teams face each other for this season’s second Mashemeji derby on May 19 for the Mashemeji Derby.
Speaking to a local Radio station, Oktay said their rivals have been on some good form and recruited well in the short mid-season window; a factor he thinks will make the tie more enticing.
“If you look at the signings they made in the midseason window then you realize they roped in quality players. They have been playing well and I’m sure they will be out for revenge. We had it easy in the first leg but this time it promises to be different,” Oktay said.
In the same interview, Oktay said his main aim next season was to ensure they participate in the CAF Champions League and not the Confederations Cup as they did this season where they fell at the quarterfinal stage.
Gor Mahia who opened a nine-point lead at the top of the table after their Monday win over Ulinzi Stars recorded a 2-0 win over their rivals in the first leg staged at the MISC Kasarani.
Leopards on the other end, despite having an eight-game unbeaten run find themselves in position ten with 34 points.