Gor Mahia head coach Johnathan McKinstry has shed light on the departure of the club’s experienced forward, George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo, who is beloved by the fans. Blackberry, who had been training with the club despite not being registered for the season, officially parted ways with Gor Mahia at the beginning of October. McKinstry addressed the perplexing situation of Blackberry’s presence at the club training grounds since the league started. “George was informed at the start of the preseason that we didn’t see a future for him in the team. You have to give respect to players because you don’t want…
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Gor Mahia Legend Welfare received a boost from the Communication and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo on Saturday 9th September 2023. The Gor Legends were led by their chairman Austin ‘Makamu’ Oduor. Oduor thanked Owalo for his support and urged the legends to turn around their sunset years by leveraging the concept. During the meeting, the CD the CS emphasized the importance of honoring ex-players who have made the country proud in the past. “From where I sit, you gave us great pride and joy during your playing days. We shall reciprocate by making sure that you lead…
Defending champions Gor Mahia overcame Ulinzi Stars 1-0 in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) clash staged at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. Also in attendance at the match was Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy Eliud Owalo who has been supporting the club financially since assuming office. The absence of goalkeeper Gad Mathews again made coach Johnathan McKinstry to try new signing Kelvin Omondi, while Patrick Sibomana, who had previously come on as a second-half substitute in their opening match against Sofapaka, made his first start in Gor Mahia’s colors. Anthony Kimani’s charges were…
Gor Mahia’s head coach Joanath McKinstry has drawn a striking parallel between the fervent supporters of the Kenyan football club and the dedicated fans of Scottish powerhouses Rangers and Celtic. The Irishman who has previously worked in the region, expressed his satisfaction with the Nairobi-based club and highlighted the unique intensity of Gor Mahia’s fanbase. “Having worked in the region before, Gor is a club you can’t help but be aware of. The fanbase is very passionate and intense, and they demand success whoever the opponent,” McKinstry said in an interview with BBC. The gaffer went on to compare these supporters…
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards will be grinning from ear to ear to the bank as they are set to receive even more financial reward aside from the regular guaranteed broadcast income all FKFPL clubs will receive following Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) seven-year deal with Azam TV. On Thursday, FKF signed a one million USD (Ksh 148 million) a-year broadcast deal with Azam TV, which will see every club guaranteed to pocket Ksh300,000 shillings at the end of every match week. However, K’Ogalo and Ingwe are set to receive an extra 240,000 USD (Ksh 35 million) a year in a separate partnership, as part…