The much-anticipated Kenya Premier League clash between Shabana and Gor Mahia ended in a barren draw at Gusii Stadium in Kisii. The match kicked off early in the afternoon and saw both teams struggle to convert their chances, with neither side managing to find the back of the net. Play was heavily affected by the poor state of the pitch, which many described as unfit for a high-profile fixture. Uneven surfaces and visible bumps made it difficult for the ball to move smoothly, disrupting the flow of the game. Despite the huge crowd and intense rivalry, the encounter failed to…
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Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has assured fans that the club’s transfer business is far from over following the signing of Jackson Dwang from Posta Rangers. Rachier revealed that the club’s technical bench, led by head coach Charles Akonnor, has been given the green light to identify key areas that need strengthening, with new signings expected to be completed without delay. “We are still looking at reinforcements in different departments. We have instructed the coach to identify areas that need to be strengthened and we will follow his advice when making those signings,” Rachier told Citizen Digital. The chairman also…
Overview Gusii Stadium hosts one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Kenya Premier League season as Shabana FC welcome Gor Mahia in a match laden with rivalry, history, and league implications. The fixture comes under heightened attention following crowd disturbances during the teams’ last meeting, with FKF urging fans and officials to ensure a peaceful environment. On the sporting front, both sides arrive with clear but contrasting motivations. Gor Mahia are pushing to reclaim top position in the league standings, while Shabana aim to assert their home advantage and improve a head-to-head record that has favoured their visitors in…
Sunday promises to be a huge day for Kenyan football, as the biggest game climbs up the lush hills of Gusii land—the land of bananas, passion, and unmatched football energy. Kenya’s most decorated football club, Gor Mahia, make a highly anticipated return to Kisii to face their once-feared rivals Shabana FC in KPL Matchday 14. This is not just another league fixture, it is a clash loaded with history, pride, and unfinished business. A Rivalry with a Troubled Past The last time these two sides met, the atmosphere turned hostile. What began as fan banter unfortunately escalated into physical confrontations,…
A political storm is quietly brewing within the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), with Nyanza Region NEC member Collins Kalee now at the centre of what insiders describe as a calculated move to politically neutralise him from the federation’s decision-making structures. Kalee is reportedly facing a possible removal from office, with sidelining him for the remainder of his term increasingly being viewed as a “safer” political option by the FKF national leadership—one that avoids the optics of an outright purge while effectively stripping him of influence. The warning signs became evident on Wednesday when Kalee was conspicuously excluded from a high-level…