Comments attributed to Ivory Coast Journalist Mamadou Gaye during a CAF press conference have raised concerns about East Africa’s readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, a closer examination of his remarks shows that several of the claims are either unsubstantiated or misleading. Speaking in the presence of CAF President Patrice Motsepe, Gaye suggested that poor road infrastructure in East Africa would make travel difficult for teams and fans, claiming that moving between host countries could take up to two days by road. Notably, he prefaced the statement by saying he had been told this by…
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Gor Mahia will be without midfield dynamo Enock Morrison for their FKF Premier League clash against Mara Sugar at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, after he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, triggering an automatic suspension. Morrison’s Absence: A Midfield Blow The 26-year-old has been a key figure in K’Ogalo’s engine room, contributing both defensively and offensively. His absence comes at a pivotal stage of the season, with Gor Mahia top of the SportPesa League, having recorded 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. Head Coach Charles Akonnor addressed the challenge: Losing Enock is…
Nyayo National Stadium, Sunday: Nyayo National Stadium will host an FKF Premier League encounter on Sunday as Gor Mahia face Mara Sugar in a fixture that presents both tactical intrigue and league significance. The match will be played on one of Kenya’s top football surfaces, with Nyayo Stadium offering a CAF-approved pitch designed for high-level competition. Together with Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, it remains one of only two Kenyan stadiums certified for international club matches, providing conditions that allow teams to execute their strategies effectively. Recent Form Gor Mahia enter the game with mixed recent results in league play.…
The Green Army has every reason to smile after Gor Mahia completed the return of Harambee Stars defender Frank Odhiambo from Swedish side Djurgårdens IF, in a move that sends a clear message across the FKF Premier League. K’Ogalo have confirmed that the towering centre-back has signed a two-year deal, making a long-awaited homecoming four years after he left Kenyan football for Europe in 2022. Odhiambo becomes Gor Mahia’s second mid-season signing, following the arrival of creative midfielder Jackson Dwang from Posta Rangers, as the record champions load up for a fierce title charge. For a club that prides itself…
Plans are underway to establish the Gor Mahia Legends for Life Sports Academy and Community Outreach Program, a legacy-driven initiative inspired by the proud history, achievements, and enduring values of Gor Mahia Football Club, Kenya’s most successful and widely supported football institution. Founded in 1968, Gor Mahia has built an unmatched legacy, highlighted by multiple Kenyan league titles, record domestic cup successes, and the club’s crowning achievement, winning the 1987 CAF Africa Cup Winners’ Cup, making Gor Mahia the first and only Kenyan club to lift a continental trophy. That tradition of excellence now forms the backbone of this community-focused…