This archive report was first published on 26 August 2019.
Gor Mahia FC forward Nicholas Kipkirui celebrates with teammates Boniface Omondi and Wellington Ochieng after scoring against Aigle Noir The Fighters from Burundi during their CAF Total Champions League 2019/20 match at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on August 25, 2019.
On August 25, 2019, Gor Mahia FC secured a spot in the first round of the CAF Champions League with a 5-1 thrashing win over Burundian side Aigle Noir CS at Kasarani Stadium.
The victory saw the record Kenyan champions secure a ticket to the first round of the continental competition where they will either meet cash-strapped USM Algiers of Algeria or Nigeria's SONIDEP.
"I'm proud to have scored a brace for my team more so, in such a crucial match. This performance will motivate me to work extra hard as we aim to improve our performance in the competition," a delighted Kipkirui told Standard Sports.
Nicholas Kipkirui continued his push for a place in the national team with a quick-fire brace as Gor Mahia thrashed Burundian side Aigle Noir CS 5-1 in yesterday's CAF Champions League preliminary round return leg tie at Kasarani Stadium.
Explosive wingers Dickson Ambundo and Boniface Omondi capped their impressive performances with a goal each in the second half as Benjamin Gasongo scored the Blue Eagles' consolation goal.
