Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia FC have scheduled an important media briefing set to take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Nairobi. The session, to be held at Maa Hotel in Hurlingham, will begin at 8:00 AM and will feature club chairman Ambrose Rachier alongside Secretary General Nic Arum. The briefing is expected to address key matters concerning the club, including administrative updates, strategic direction, and emerging issues within Kenyan football. With the club currently navigating a critical phase both on and off the pitch, the media engagement provides an opportunity for leadership to clarify positions and communicate directly…
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As anticipation builds for the next Mashemeji Derby, all eyes turn once again to Nyayo National Stadium, the spiritual home of Kenya’s biggest football rivalry between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. For decades, Nyayo has hosted some of the most memorable clashes in the FKF Premier League, providing a fitting stage for a fixture that transcends sport. From packed terraces to deafening chants, the stadium has become synonymous with the passion and intensity that define the Mashemeji Derby. A Venue Steeped in Derby History Between 2021 and 2025, Nyayo National Stadium has been the primary battleground for this fierce contest,…
The Mashemeji Derby remains the heartbeat of Kenyan football, a fixture where pride, history, and passion collide whenever Gor Mahia face off against AFC Leopards in the FKF Premier League. Between 2021 and 2025, this iconic rivalry has delivered drama, tension, and defining moments—and through it all, K’Ogalo have quietly maintained the upper hand. K’Ogalo Strike First It all began on 20 October 2021 at Nyayo National Stadium, where Gor Mahia drew first blood in this recent run. A composed finish from Boniface Omondi, assisted by the ever-dangerous Benson Omalla, secured a 1-0 victory and set the tone for what…
The countdown is on for one of African football’s most iconic rivalries as Gor Mahia prepare to face arch-rivals AFC Leopards in Mashemeji Derby 99 this Sunday, 26th April 2026 at the historic Nyayo National Stadium. With just three points separating the two sides on the FKF Premier League table, the stakes could not be higher. Gor Mahia sit at the summit with 58 points, holding a narrow advantage over Leopards in what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested title race. A Rivalry Steeped in History The Mashemeji Derby is more than just a football match,it is a…
For the first time in world football, we witnessed something completely unacceptable. A fourth official, whose role is strictly off-field, took it upon himself to influence a major on-field decision. A penalty that had already been awarded was mysteriously overturned after his intervention. Let that sink in. This is not just controversial, it is a direct violation of basic FIFA/IFAB officiating principles. The fourth official does NOT decide fouls. The fourth official does NOT overturn penalties. The fourth official does NOT referee the match Yet in the KPL, that’s exactly what happened. And it didn’t stop there. The same official…
