When Gor Mahia ended their 18-year wait for the Kenyan Premier League title in 2013, much of the spotlight fell on the goals, celebrations, and the final whistle that confirmed K’Ogalo as champions. But behind that historic triumph was the influence of a calm, experienced, and creative midfielder, Patrick Oboya. Mid-Season Arrival That Changed the Momentum Patrick Oboya joined Gor Mahia in July 2013 on a short-term contract after returning from a stint in Europe. At the time, the title race was intense, with rivals such as AFC Leopards pushing hard and pressure mounting on Gor Mahia to finally end…
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Former Harambee Stars midfielder and Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo was cremated on Wednesday at the Hindu Crematorium in Kisumu following his passing on Saturday at his home in Bungoma. Thigo, who remains one of the most respected midfielders in Kenyan football history, enjoyed a distinguished career with Gor Mahia and the Harambee Stars, where he was celebrated for his composure, vision and leadership in midfield. Family members, former teammates, football officials and fans gathered in Kisumu to pay their final respects to the football icon whose contribution to Kenyan football spanned several decades. During his playing days, Thigo played…
The President of Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, together with Government Ministers and Football Federation Presidents from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, have agreed to establish the PAMOJA Oversight Committee for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027. The decision was reached during a high-level working meeting held in Nairobi as the three East African nations intensify preparations for the first-ever AFCON tournament to be jointly hosted by three countries. The newly established PAMOJA Oversight Committee will immediately begin coordinating and supervising preparations for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 across the three host nations. The committee is expected…
The 2025/26 Kenyan Premier League season will officially come to a glamorous close on June 4 when the league hosts its highly anticipated End of Season Awards Gala to recognize the best performers of the campaign. The ceremony, which has become one of the most prestigious events in Kenyan football, will feature more than 15 award categories celebrating outstanding performances from players, coaches, referees, journalists, fans and club officials who made a major impact throughout the season. Top among the awards to be contested is the coveted Player of the Season accolade, expected to attract intense debate among fans and…
Gor Mahia Vice Chair, Sally Bolo, has applauded Murang’a Seal FC for their decision to move Sunday’s highly anticipated FKF Premier League clash from St. Sebastian Stadium to Nyayo National Stadium. Speaking through her social media platforms, Bolo described the move as “mature and progressive,” noting that fixtures involving Gor Mahia FC and AFC Leopards always attract huge crowds, intense emotions, and massive nationwide attention. “Such matches deserve venues that can comfortably guarantee safety, security, proper organization, and a great experience for fans, players, officials, and all stakeholders,” she stated. The decision to host the match at Nyayo National Stadium…
