On a Friday night outing hosted by Mathare United at the Nyayo National Stadium, the K’ogalo boys staged a dramatic come back from two goals down to salvage a vital point against Coach Stanley Okumbi’s slum boys. The match kicked off with high tempo with both teams displaying their intentions winning in the early stages. However the visitors, playing at the Nyayo National Stadium for the first time since the ill fated derby against AFC Leopards in March, fell behind in the 15th minute when Francis Ouma raced to battle Donald Mosoti off the ball and sneaked it away from…
Author: Sports Editor
The Standard, through its sports pull out, FEVERPITCH on 21/08/12, carried a story alleging open favouritism of both Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards by match officials, at the detriment of the “smaller clubs”. Since I have not been attending the AFC games, I will refrain from mentioning alleged events that took place during the same as quoted by the managers and officials of these so-called small clubs. But before I proceed the question begs: what determines the size of the club? Some of the instances mentioned include the just concluded KPL TOP 8 tournament, where Gor emerged as the new…
On a Friday night outing hosted by Mathare United at the Nyayo National Stadium, the K’ogalo boys staged a dramatic come back from two goals down to salvage a vital point against Coach Stanley Okumbi’s slum boys. The match kicked off with high tempo with both teams displaying their intentions winning in the early stages. However the visitors, playing at the Nyayo National Stadium for the first time since the ill fated derby against AFC Leopards in March, fell behind in the 15th minute when Francis Ouma raced to battle Donald Mosoti off the ball and sneaked it away from…
Whether through retirement, transfers, or sudden disappearances, footballers will always come and go. At Gor Mahia, this cycle has been constant since the club’s founding in 1968. Generations of players have worn the green jersey, each leaving behind memories etched in the club’s rich history. But beyond trophies and performances, there’s something even more personal that players carry with them long after they leave nicknames. Like a peacock displaying its feathers, these nicknames become badges of honor, identity, and legacy. So, where do these nicknames come from? Borrowed Greatness: Inspired by Global Icons Many Gor Mahia players earned nicknames through…
A first half Rama Salim goal helped Gor Mahia see off Oserian Fc at Nairobi’s City Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The hosts dictated the opening stages, and were denied an early goal. Defender Ivan Anguyo was judged to have handled the ball before scrambling in Mosoti header from inside the six yard. Kevin Omomdi then shot wide an effort from the edge of the box. But it was a midfielder Rama Salim who pounced on a spill by Oserian keeper Geroge Ochieng to score the day’s all important goal for the hosts. Right fullback Solomon Nasio overlapped to deliver a…
