92′ Gor Mahia 3 – 1 AFC Leopards. AFC’s Charles Okwemba is in a shooting position but is quickly intercepted. AFC wins a free kick, but the Gor Mahia wall holds firm. 90′ Gor Mahia 3 – 1 AFC Leopards. Haji Mwachoki saves a threat from another AFC corner, which is easily collected by Fred Onyango. Four minutes of added time to be played. 86′ Gor Mahia 3 – 1 AFC Leopards. An advancing Lavatsa is cut off by Nahimana, a decision that does not sit well with the Gor bench. 84′ Gor Mahia 3 – 1 AFC Leopards. Gooooooaaaallll!…
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Gor Mahia arch-rivals AFC Leopards’ will face Mathare United with a potential ‘Mashemeji Derby’ in the offing should both Ingwe and Gor Mahia win their matches. A potential ‘Mashemeji derby’ is in the offing after Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards’ pooled Sofapaka FC and Mathare United respectively in the semi-finals of Kenya Charity Cup. A potential ‘Mashemeji derby’ is in the offing after Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards’ pooled Sofapaka FC and Mathare United respectively in the semi-finals of Kenya Charity Cup. AFC Leopards’, who on Tuesday had threatened to pull out of the tournament, topped in the votes afer…
Having won the league title in 1983, Gor Mahia hit the year 1984 in full stride. Yet their was a little bit of bad news. Charles Otieno the midfield stalwart who had been called ‘the engine’ of the team by coach Len Julians was poached by Kenya Breweries much to the chagrin and depression of Gor Mahia fans who hounded Otieno every day in his neighbourhood. But the arrival of Abass Khamis Magongo from the Tanzanian league lifted the fans spirits. From the moment he arrived, it was obvious that he had something special. They started the season with the…
In 1980 , Gor Mahia qualified to play in the CECAFA cup alongside arch rivals Abaluhya FC. David Otti was hired as coach. Otti had an illustrious playing career for Uganda Cranes whom he also coached when they qualified for the Africa Nations cup in 1976. In the CECAFA cup, Gor Mahia made it to the final where they faced Abaluhya in an all Kenyan final. Joe Masiga who had been flown in from Nairobi to reinforce Abaluhya scored the match opener. Gor Mahia replied via George Yoga following a pass from Nahashon Oluoch ‘Lule’ who had dribbled passed defender…
Gor Mahia reached the final of the Kenya FA cup in 1970 after beating Burnley of Mombasa in the quarters and Abaluhya in the semis. The semi final match against Abaluhya ended in controversial circumstances. In extra time, A free kick was awarded to Gor Mahia who rapidly took the free kick while Abaluhya were still preparing their defence. Centre forward Ben Obala scored. Abaluhya players abandoned the match and refused to resume the match. Gor Mahoa then played Nakuru All stars in the final. Only 5 minutes into the match, inspirational captain Joe Okeyo limped out of the game…
