Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo on Tuesday afternoon hosted a distinguished group of Kenyan football legends at his Gangu Village home in Asembo, in a rare and heart-warming reunion celebrating the country’s rich football heritage. The gathering brought together some of the most iconic names in Kenyan football history, players who were household figures across Kenya and the wider East African region during their prime years. The event served as a moment of reflection, appreciation, and bonding among pioneers who laid the foundation for the modern game. Among the legends in attendance were John “Bobby” Ogolla, Josephat “Comptroller” Murilla, Peter…
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Former Gor Mahia FC defender Alphonce Otieno Omija has officially parted ways with Tunisian giants Étoile Sportive du Sahel and is now a free agent, sparking fresh interest among K’Ogalo supporters and clubs across the region. Omija left Gor Mahia in August 2024 after emerging as one of the club’s most dependable defenders, earning a move to North Africa following impressive displays at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. From K’Ogalo to North Africa A product of Gor Mahia’s defensive setup, Omija grew into a first-team regular during his time at Ligi Ndogo, where…
FKF Premier League side Shabana FC have protested a decision to change the venue of their highly anticipated league match against Gor Mahia, which is scheduled for Sunday, 11 January, when the league resumes after a two-week festive break. The match was initially expected to be staged at Gusii Stadium, where Shabana are the designated home team. However, reports indicate that the fixture has been moved to the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, a venue registered as a home ground for Gor Mahia. Shabana Secretary General Elizaphan Kerama has strongly opposed the move, terming it unfair and lacking transparency. “Kasarani…
The controversy surrounding the abandoned Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia match on Sunday 21st December 2025 at Dandora Stadium has exposed a deeper and more troubling issue within Kenyan football governance: the legality of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Disciplinary Committee itself. At the centre of the matter is a fundamental constitutional requirement. Under the FKF Constitution, members of judicial bodie, including the Disciplinary Committee, must be ratified by the FKF General Assembly. This safeguard exists to protect due process, independence, and accountability within the sport’s governance structures. In this instance, however, the current Disciplinary Committee was appointed and sworn…
Nairobi United and Gor Mahia have both been charged by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Disciplinary Committee following crowd trouble that led to the abandonment of their league match in Dandora on Sunday. In a statement issued by FKF, the two clubs have been given until 5:00 PM today to submit their respective responses. The Disciplinary Committee warned that failure to respond within the stipulated time will result in sanctions being imposed without further reference to the clubs. According to the referee’s report, a large number of spectators caused serious safety and security concerns, resulting in major breaches of stadium…
