Nairobi United FC have escalated their dispute with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) by filing an appeal at the Sports Disputes Tribunal over a ruling on their abandoned Kenyan Premier League match against Gor Mahia. The high-profile fixture was abandoned in the 58th minute in December with the score level at 1-1. FKF’s Leagues and Competitions Committee ruled on January 30, 2026, that the match would stand as a draw. Nairobi United challenged the decision, prompting the Sports Disputes Tribunal to issue temporary orders suspending the FKF ruling and related disciplinary proceedings. The Tribunal also ordered Nairobi United to serve…
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K’Ogalo have added fresh firepower to their squad after completing the signing of highly rated Kenya U20 winger Elly Owande on a six-month loan deal ahead of the close of the transfer window. The record FKF Premier League champions have moved swiftly to land the exciting wide man from National Super League promotion hopefuls Migori Youth, handing the Gor faithful another reason to be excited as the season heats up. Owande returns to Kenyan football after a short stint in the United Arab Emirates, where he had joined Dubai-based side Al Nasr in September 2024. The winger and the club…
Gor Mahia have generated a total of KES 14,092,400 in gross gate collections from their first 10 home league matches of the season, underlining both the club’s enduring pulling power and the heavy dependence of matchday revenue on high-profile fixtures. The bulk of the income came from the Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards, which alone raised KES 7,011,500, almost half of Gor Mahia’s total home gate revenue so far this season. The figure starkly illustrates the commercial weight of derby fixtures in the Kenyan Premier League, where rivalry, tradition, and national attention translate directly into packed terraces and higher returns.…
Record champions Gor Mahia safely booked their place in the next round of the Mozzart Bet Cup after a composed 2–0 victory over Division One outfit Dero FC at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Mamboleo, Kisumu. K’Ogalo took control early and were rewarded in the 26th minute when Samuel Kapen calmly found the back of the net to give Sirkal the lead. The game was played on a rough surface that disrupted rhythm and build-up play, but Gor Mahia’s experience and patience clearly showed. After the break, K’Ogalo maintained pressure and doubled the advantage in the 58th minute through Livin Odhiambo, effectively…
Football clubs based in Kisumu County will temporarily relocate their home matches following the official handover of Moi Stadium to the contractor for extensive renovations. The project, which seeks to upgrade the facility into a 10,000-seater, FIFA-standard stadium, is valued at KSh 800 million. It is funded by the national government and is being supervised by the Ministry of Defence, with construction expected to take 12 months. Moi Stadium has long served as a key venue for league and cup fixtures involving Kisumu-based clubs and visiting teams. Its closure means all league matches scheduled to be played in Kisumu will…
