Gor Mahia's strong opening to the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season has earned head coach Charles Akonnor the October Coach of the Month award.
The Ghanaian tactician was recognised after guiding the defending champions to four victories from four league matches during the month, making him the first winner of the individual accolade this season.
Gor began their title defence with a 4-2 victory over Murang'a SEAL at Nyayo National Stadium on October 13.
Alpha Onyango, Jackson Dwang and Shariff Musa, who scored twice, were on target as the record champions collected their first three points.
Akonnor's side followed that result with three consecutive 1-0 wins against APS Bomet, Bandari and Kakamega Homeboyz.
Onyango scored the decisive goals in the matches against APS Bomet and Bandari, while David Okoth found the net against his former club at Bukhungu Stadium.
Those results gave Gor a perfect record for October, with 12 points from four matches.
They scored seven goals, conceded twice and kept three clean sheets to establish themselves at the top of the league standings.
The award is another personal achievement for Akonnor, who also received the October Coach of the Month recognition during the 2025/26 season, his debut campaign with the Kenyan giants.
He emerged ahead of KCB's Robert Matano and Murang'a SEAL coach Dennis Odhiambo, who were also shortlisted for the award.
Akonnor's recognition comes as Gor pursue a record-extending 23rd league title, having made an encouraging start to their championship defence.