The “Jogoo” family was thrown into mourning once again when Muga died at the St Jairus Hospital in Migori after a long battle with cancer. Attacking midfielder “Jogoo”, who died in a road accident on August 2, 2002, in a road accident while driving to Migori, was in the legendary Gor Mahia team that won the Nelson Mandela Cup in 1987. The tournament is currently known as the Caf Confederation Cup. He played alongside the likes of Dan Miswa, Hesbone Omollo, Anthony “Suzuki” Ndolo, Ben “Break dance” Oloo and Peter “Omuga” Dawo. The couple has left behind three children, among…
Author: Sports Editor
The year 1987 will go down in the history of the club as one of its greatest years ever. Not only did the club conquer all the domestic titles available, but they swept the continental scene as well – becoming the first club from the CECAFA region to lift a continental trophy. The previous year – 1986, had not been a good year for the club. It had relinquished the league title that we had won three years in a row to perennial rivals AFC Leopards and suffered the ignominy of losing to them twice in the league. It also…
The partnership deal with betting firm Betsafe has been welcomed and seen as a big boost because it arrived at a time the club was experiencing financial turmoil. Speaking the official club’s website, Gor Mahia Deputy Secretary General (DSG) Ranald Ngala said the deal landed at a perfect time to cushion the club from the financial constraints faced. “It came with a big relief that Betsafe signed a three-year sponsorship deal with us and most significantly, it came at a time when the club was facing one of the most difficult times financially. The sponsorship deal couldn’t have come at…
By Tom Osanjo There will always be light at the end of the dark night. This line which has almost turned into a cliché rings true for us at Gor Mahia with the announcement that we have a new shirt sponsor who will see us through the miasma of financial doldrums we have been wallowing in for the better part of the past two years ever since Sportpesa bolted. I guess I am speaking on behalf of the legion of the members of the Green Army when I state that the new deal with the gaming firm Betsafe. According to…
We are pleased to announce a new partnership deal with a leading Sports betting brand Betsafe owned by BET HIGH Kenya Limited. In a three-year deal, the partnership with Betsafe means a substantial financial support to the club and they will be launching their sports betting brand soon in the Kenyan market. Betsafe will as of today be Gor Mahia’s official head sponsor, as well as shirt sponsor and the club Chairman Ambrose Rachier, is delighted about the partnership and welcomes the new sponsors. “We are very happy to announce this deal with Betsafe. A very welcomed message to all…