Former Harambee Stars midfielder and Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo was cremated on Wednesday at the Hindu Crematorium in Kisumu following his passing on Saturday at his home in Bungoma. Thigo, who remains one of the most respected midfielders in Kenyan football history, enjoyed a distinguished career with Gor Mahia and the Harambee Stars, where he was celebrated for his composure, vision and leadership in midfield. Family members, former teammates, football officials and fans gathered in Kisumu to pay their final respects to the football icon whose contribution to Kenyan football spanned several decades. During his playing days, Thigo played…
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The President of Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, together with Government Ministers and Football Federation Presidents from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, have agreed to establish the PAMOJA Oversight Committee for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027. The decision was reached during a high-level working meeting held in Nairobi as the three East African nations intensify preparations for the first-ever AFCON tournament to be jointly hosted by three countries. The newly established PAMOJA Oversight Committee will immediately begin coordinating and supervising preparations for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 across the three host nations. The committee is expected…
The 2025/26 Kenyan Premier League season will officially come to a glamorous close on June 4 when the league hosts its highly anticipated End of Season Awards Gala to recognize the best performers of the campaign. The ceremony, which has become one of the most prestigious events in Kenyan football, will feature more than 15 award categories celebrating outstanding performances from players, coaches, referees, journalists, fans and club officials who made a major impact throughout the season. Top among the awards to be contested is the coveted Player of the Season accolade, expected to attract intense debate among fans and…
Gor Mahia Vice Chair, Sally Bolo, has applauded Murang’a Seal FC for their decision to move Sunday’s highly anticipated FKF Premier League clash from St. Sebastian Stadium to Nyayo National Stadium. Speaking through her social media platforms, Bolo described the move as “mature and progressive,” noting that fixtures involving Gor Mahia FC and AFC Leopards always attract huge crowds, intense emotions, and massive nationwide attention. “Such matches deserve venues that can comfortably guarantee safety, security, proper organization, and a great experience for fans, players, officials, and all stakeholders,” she stated. The decision to host the match at Nyayo National Stadium…
As the FKF Premier League title race intensifies, league leaders Gor Mahia are set to face Murang’a Seal in what promises to be another exciting encounter between the two sides at the iconic Nyayo National Stadium this coming Sunday, May 17, 2026. The match, scheduled to kick off at 3PM, carries major significance for both clubs despite their contrasting positions on the FKF Premier League table. Gor Mahia currently sit at the summit of the standings with 65 points as they continue their pursuit of another league title, while Murang’a Seal occupy 10th place with 41 points and will be…
