Is it extreme love for European football or a silent protest demanding better local football? What we witnessed in Kenya after Arsenal won the Premier League is something football stakeholders must reflect on positively. The streets of Nairobi turned red with celebrations. Fans flooded roads, sang songs, waved flags and celebrated like the trophy had landed in Kenya itself. It showed one thing clearly, Kenyans LOVE football passionately. But one big question remains: Why do many Kenyans celebrate foreign clubs more passionately than local teams? The problem is not lack of football culture. The passion already exists. The challenge is…
Author: Sports Editor
The 2025/26 season will forever be remembered as one of the toughest yet most rewarding campaigns in the glorious history of Gor Mahia. From painful defeats, fan outrage, shocking upsets and controversial fixtures, K’Ogalo battled through every storm before finally reclaiming their place at the summit of Kenyan football and booking a return to continental football in the CAF Champions League. For the Green Army, this was not just a title win, it was a journey of resilience, belief and redemption. A Nightmare Start Under Charles Akonnor The season began with huge expectations as new head coach Charles Akonnor took…
Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia have officially been crowned the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League champions, sealing a record-extending 22nd league title on Sunday despite not kicking a ball. K’Ogalo secured the championship after fierce rivals AFC Leopards suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to league debutants APS Bomet at Kericho Green Stadium. The result mathematically ended Ingwe’s slim hopes of catching Gor Mahia at the summit. Leopards, having played a game more than their traditional rivals, can no longer match Gor’s impressive tally of 68 points. The title triumph marks a dramatic return to the top for Gor Mahia, who lost…
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have apologised to supporters after their highly anticipated FKF Premier League clash against Mara Sugar FC was cancelled following a court order. The match, which had been scheduled for Sunday at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, was stopped pending further directions from the federation and relevant authorities after Mara Sugar moved to court over the venue dispute. In a statement shared through the club’s social media platforms, Gor Mahia expressed regret to fans who had already planned trips to Homa Bay for the crucial encounter. “As per the court order attached, tomorrow’s match against…
