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…
Author: Sports Editor
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…
Gor Mahia won the Kenya National football league 4 times in the 90s 90, 91 ,93 and 95 and the Moi golden cup only once (95). In fact Gor Mahia would have won the league in 1992 as well. They were tied with arch rivals AFC Leopards on the final day and the winner was bound to be determined by goal difference. AFC beat Transcom 7-0 on the final day. If this result were investigated, it is likely that it would have emerged that Transcom were bribed to concede several goals. On the continental scene the club reached the quarter…
Having qualified for the Cup winners cup, Gor Mahia embarked on a recruitment drive to prepare for the 1987 season. In came Peter Dawo who quickly impressed fans with his energy, effort and ability to score. Back came fan favorite Charles Otieno aka ‘Engine’ who had left fans heart broken when he left for Kenya Breweries in 1984. Fans were elated and almost in disbilef and giddy at the prospect of seeing ‘Engine’ and ‘Zamalek’ playing in the same midfield. Also signed that year to sharpen the strike force was Anthony Odhiambo Ndolo, who joined from Kisumu All stars. Tobias…
A convoy of Gor Mahia fans traveling to Mumias for their team’s match against Western Stima was attacked on Sunday morning in a fierce confrontation with residents a few meters from Luanda town. A number of the Gor Mahia fans traveling in a hired Star Bus from Nairobi were badly wounded in the ugly incident with some rushed to the nearby Ipali health center in Emuhaya.The confrontation began when one Gor Mahia fan while dangling from the window of the bus accidentally dropped his phone by the roadside. The phone was picked by a boda boda rider and the fans…
