After the postponement of the Mashemeji Derby on Sunday, Gor Mahia is set to face Nairobi City Stars in a crucial FKF Premier League match on Thursday at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi. This will be the 30th game of the FKF Premier League (FKFPL) season and is critical for the defending champions. Gor Mahia is currently in third place with 53 points and a game in hand, 5 points behind league leaders Kenya Police FC, while Tusker FC is closely following with 55 points. The competition for the top position in the KPL table is fierce, as the top three…
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In recent times, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, two of Kenya’s most celebrated football clubs, have found themselves at the centre of attention. However, this spotlight isn’t due to the usual concerns of hooliganism or fan-related violence; instead, it revolves around an unusual and somewhat embarrassing predicament—the absence of an appropriate venue for their much-anticipated derby match. AFC Leopards encountered significant challenges in organising the first leg of the match, which they postponed not once, but twice, before securing a venue—the Nyayo National Stadium, a government-owned facility known for hosting high-profile events. In parallel, Gor Mahia faced their complications, as…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has promised fans that teargas will no longer be used during football matches to help create a safer environment. Many fans and players have recently complained about police using too much tear gas to control crowds at football events. They have questioned whether this is necessary or appropriate. At Dandora Stadium, matches—especially those involving Gor Mahia or AFC Leopards—have been interrupted as fans and players try to escape the teargas used outside the venue. In response to questions from Mozzart Sport about police using excessive force, FKF CEO Harold Ndege said that teargas will not…
Gor Mahia is making the most of their downtime this weekend by having an internal match after their highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards got postponed. The big game was supposed to happen on Sunday at Kasarani, but they had to call it off because the venue just wasn’t up to par. Since they weren’t playing a real match, Coach Sinisa Mihic decided to set up an internal ‘derby’ where Gor faced off against Mahia in a heated backyard showdown. “Since we aren’t playing any competitive games this weekend, we thought it would be great to have this internal…
Abbas Khamisi Magongo, the late midfield maestro, was a true legend who made his mark as one of the greatest players for both Gor Mahia and the Harambee Stars. His journey began in Tanzania, where he grew up in Mwanza, but it was on Kenyan soil that he really shone. From 1984 to 1991, Magongo captivated fans of Gor Mahia, earning a special place in their hearts. For dedicated Kogalo supporters, he is often celebrated as the all-time best player, affectionately known as “Zamalek.” Many Kenyan football enthusiasts passionately sing his praises, claiming he is the finest midfielder to ever…