FKF Premier League leaders Gor Mahia will face a familiar and often stubborn rival, Ulinzi Stars, this Sunday, March 15, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, with kick-off scheduled for 3:30 PM. The meeting between the two sides has historically produced dramatic and tightly contested encounters, with both teams often battling fiercely for supremacy in the Kenyan top flight. Gor Mahia Slightly Ahead in Recent Head-to-Head Looking at the last 10 meetings between the two teams, Gor Mahia hold the statistical advantage: Gor Mahia wins: 5 Draws: 4 Ulinzi Stars wins: 1 The numbers underline K’Ogalo’s recent dominance, although many of the…
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Iran’s Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali has announced that the country will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing escalating geopolitical tensions and security concerns. Speaking to Iranian state television on Wednesday, Donyamali said Iran could not take part in a tournament partially hosted by the United States, following recent military tensions involving the U.S. and its allies. He stated that under the current circumstances, it would be impossible for the national team to travel and compete in the tournament. The Iran national football team had already qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and was drawn in…
Kenya’s All-time Champions Gor Mahia FC returned to training on Tuesday, determined to bounce back from their disappointing cup elimination, with the technical bench urging the squad to quickly refocus ahead of Sunday’s FKF Premier League clash against Ulinzi Stars. Assistant coach Bismark Kobi did not hide the team’s frustration following the weekend result, describing the performance as below the club’s expectations. “The cup exit result was not good and we needed the players to understand the embarrassment. What happened was unacceptable because this is Gor Mahia,” Kobi said after Tuesday’s training session. According to the assistant coach, the players…
English Premier League giants Arsenal FC have paid tribute to the late Kenyan statesman and Gor Mahia Patron Raila Odinga by sending a commemorative piece of memorabilia recognising his well-known support for the North London club. The tribute was received in Nairobi on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, by Philip Etale, who collected the parcel on behalf of the former Prime Minister and leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking after receiving the package, Etale expressed his appreciation to the club, noting that as an Arsenal fan himself, it was an honour to accept the recognition on behalf of the…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has obtained orders from the High Court at Milimani Law Courts suspending the implementation of a ruling by the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) concerning the abandoned match between Gor Mahia FC and Nairobi United FC. The High Court granted FKF leave and stay orders, effectively halting the enforcement of the tribunal’s decision until the case is fully heard and determined. Background of the Dispute The SDT had earlier quashed a decision by FKF to award both teams one point each following the abandonment of their league match. The tribunal also made a far-reaching ruling declaring…
