Kenya Premier League (KPL) reigning champions Gor Mahia have been bundled out of the CAF Champions League after a 2 - 0 loss to the USM Alger.
K'Ogalo went into the game with a deficit of 3 goals; only to find themselves trailing four minutes into the game against Algeria's USM Alger, during the return leg of the CAF Champions League, qualifying round, staged on Sunday at the Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani.
Aimen Mahious brace on 4th and 16th minutes through a header and a lethal strike that left Fredick Odhiambo helpless were enough for the visitors to reach to the group stages of the competition.
Kipkurui shot wide a clear chance with only the goalkeeper to beat, even as Alger resulted to aerial and clearance balls in an effort to frustrate the host, who were left to long balls in an effort and try to settle down and kill the visitor's rhythm.
Gor Mahia failed to utilize clear chances that came on their way. The first half ended 0 - 2 in favour of USM Alger.
The KPL champs began the second half on a high notch in search of an equalizer, a thing that saw them knock at USM Alger post as chances went begging thanks to Kenneth Muguna's inability to break the Algers firm defence even as Gor striking force proved wasteful.
At the final whistle, it was an aggregate of 1 - 6.
Gor Mahia had lost the first leg to 4 - 1 a fortnight ago in Algiers, Algeria.
The lose means K'Ogalo has been relegated to the second tier of the CAF confederation cup and will wait to know their opponent on Wednesday when the draw will be conducted.
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