Gor Mahia claimed the CAF Confederation Cup with a 2:1 win over Region Sports after extra time on Thursday. The Kenyan side had trailed before finding a late winner, while Region Sports fought back from behind to force the contest into penalties that never came. The final ended 120 minutes of end-to-end football rather than the shootout many expected.
J. Kameni gave Gor Mahia the lead in the 30th minute, finding space to fire home from close range. The home side pushed on after that, but Region Sports showed no intention of folding under pressure. The visitors sat deep and soaked it up, waiting for their moment.
S. Musa levelled things at 54 minutes, capitalising on a defensive error to restore parity. And here's the thing about these finals — momentum swings faster than anyone anticipates. Region Sports then looked dangerous on the break, testing Gor Mahia's back line repeatedly.
D. Muhoza proved decisive at 97 minutes, slotting past the goalkeeper after a swift counter-attack. By then Gor Mahia had thrown everything at it, knowing a late equaliser would send this to penalties. The goal killed the game's tension, if not its drama.
A red card at 120+2 minutes meant one Region Sports player had to endure the closing stages alone. The dismissal came after a second caution, leaving the visitors reduced to ten men for extra time. It was a harsh ending for a side that had pushed so hard.
Gor Mahia held 55 per cent possession and registered three shots on target alongside four off target. Region Sports managed an equal number of shots on target but offered fewer attacks overall. The statistics told a story of controlled aggression rather than open flooding.
For Gor Mahia this victory ended a recent run without a win, turning disappointment into silverware. The club now sits at the summit of African club football, having snatched the trophy at the death. Region Sports will have to reflect on a final that slipped away in the dying minutes.