Charles Akonnor: Gor Mahia coach calm over title ambitions

Head coach of Kenyan outfit Gor Mahia Charles Akonnor has shed light on their chances of winning the Premier League title this season.

Akonnor, who was appointed in August last year, has revived the fortunes of one of the best football clubs in East and Central Africa.

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Alongside his backroom staff that consists compatriots Bismark Kobby-Mensah and goalkeepers trainer Ben Owu, the former Ghana captain has propelled Gor Mahia to the top of the league table from 25 games.

With eight matches to end the Kenya Premier League season, Akonnor remains cautious of their chances of clinching a 22nd league title.

Gor Mahia sit top of the table

“Well it’s too early to say that [because] we still have nine matches to go and it means that we have to serious about every thing, every match should be taken seriously,” Akonnor told Mo Shaban TV.

“So that is what we’ve done so far, we’ve won some and we’ve won majority of the matches so we will continue to work hard and believe in our capacity as a team and we can go places.

“We can make it anytime we are given the chance to play so [and] that is what it is.”

When asked about his backroom staff that consists of Ghanaian coaches, Bismark Kobby Mensah and keeper trainer Ben Owu, Akonnor hailed their impact at the club.

Akonnor hails impact of backroom staff

“It is working ane I couldn’t have done it without them. When they asked me it was only me that they called but I told them without these guys it will be impossible.

“It was difficult for them but in the end they agreed and it was a risk for me because at that time I wanted to get into coaching again but I stood on my grounds and asked for these guys.

“And thankfully I have never regretted it, the best technical team I’ve ever had and they are doing so well, Kobby Mensah, Ben Owu, Kofi who is a video analyst.

“We’ve worked together, every opportunity that we get we work, we go deep into how we want the team to play and so far it’s been wonderful.”

Coach Akonnor gave rave reviews about midfielder, Enoch Morrison who has been in great form.

Morrison joined Gor Mahia after leaving Ghana giants Asante Kotoko and his wardrobe has been enriched with numerous MVP awards.

Enoch Morrison earns Akonnor’s praise

“So far he has been consistent and it’s all about how you manage individuals and how you want them to work and once they understand that, they will do the work for you.

The 21-time Kenyan champions currently lead the table with 56 points, four points clear off second placed AFC Leopards with a game in hand.

The Nairobi based club have gone 15 matches without a defeat with their last defeat coming in December 2025 in a 1-0 loss at home to AFC Leopards.

They will look to add Kariobangi Sharks to their casualty list on Monday, April 6 at home.