Gor Mahia foward Patrick Essombe is expected to be fine after a worrying moment during the derby match, where he went down in the 72nd minute following an unfortunate tackle and awkward landing. Medical staffPatrick Essombe have now confirmed that the forward only suffered a muscle cramp on the leg, easing fears of a serious injury. Essombe was visibly in discomfort and required immediate attention before being stretchered off as a precaution. He was later replaced by Ben Stanley, who came on to see out the game. Match Incident Timeline 72’ – Essombe goes down after an unfortunate tackle and…
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Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno has spoken with pride and composure after K’Ogalo edged out rivals AFC Leopards in a high-voltage Mashemeji Derby staged at the iconic Nyayo National Stadium, with Alpha Onyango’s 82nd-minute strike sealing a vital 1-0 victory. The long-serving skipper hailed the win as more than just three points, describing it as a statement of intent in the club’s title chase. “We want to sincerely appreciate all our fans for the incredible support. Your energy, passion, and belief in the team continue to drive us forward every single day. That derby win was massive, an important result,…
The aftermath of the Mashemeji Derby has once again shifted focus from football to officiating—and this time, the spotlight is firmly driven by Boniface Ambani. Following Gor Mahia’s 1-0 win over AFC Leopards, Ambani took to social media to question refereeing decisions. But the bigger question is: is he right, or is this just the usual post-derby frustration? The short anwr: arty Yes, btot the full story Ambani isn’t speaking in a vacuum. Concerns about officiating in Kenyan football have existed for years. From inconsistent decisions to lack of transparency, many stakeholders, fans, coaches, and administrators, have raised similar complaints.…
AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani has taken center stage following the latest Mashemeji Derby, delivering a strong and uncompromising reaction after his side fell 1-0 to Gor Mahia at Nyayo National Stadium. While the result handed Gor Mahia bragging rights in Kenya’s fiercest football rivalry, it was Ambani’s post-match remarks that have surprised many football lovers, once again throwing the spotlight on the state of officiating in Kenyan football. Ambani: “We must fix officiating ” Posting on his social media after the match, Boniface Ambani did not hold back, openly questioning key refereeing decisions that he believes influenced the outcome…
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has praised his team’s tactical discipline and belief following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby. Speaking after the match, Akonnor revealed that the win was a product of detailed preparation and precise execution on the pitch. “We studied the opponent very well compared to the first round and strategised accordingly. In the first half, we controlled the game completely—they couldn’t operate the way they wanted, and that was exactly our plan,” he said. The coach lauded his players not just for the result, but for their overall performance and mentality,…
