The recent chaos witnessed during the Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia match at Dandora Stadium has once again exposed the deep and dangerous shortcomings in match security within Kenyan football. What should have been a competitive sporting contest turned into a tragedy, with the loss of a human life, a price that is far too high for any game. There is growing public concern over the security environment surrounding high-risk fixtures, particularly those staged at Dandora. Nairobi United club is widely perceived to enjoy backing from the Nairobi County Government, a situation that demands heightened responsibility, transparency, and strict adherence…
Author: Sports Editor
Chaos erupted at Dandora Stadium on Sunday in a match pitting Gor Mahia and Nairobi United. The match was abandoned after Ovella Ochieng struck a second-half equaliser for Nairobi United against Gor Mahia, forcing match officials to abandon the game. Gor Mahia went into half time bread leading 1-0, goal courtesy of Ebenezer Adukwaw in the 14th minute. Tensions flared moments after Ochieng’s goal, with disturbances reported in the stands that spilled onto the pitch area. Referees halted play as security personnel moved in to restore order, but the situation failed to stabilise, prompting the decision to call off the…
The inaugural Abbas Khalif Super Cup came to a rousing close with trophies lifted, dreams ignited, and an unusual post-tournament dilemma rolling into focus: what to do with the vehicles won as prizes. For three of the top teams at the 2025 edition, victory has come with four wheels attached. While some players and officials are keen to retain the vehicles for team logistics—especially for local league matches—others are pushing for a more immediate reward, suggesting the cars be sold and the proceeds shared among team members. The debate has added an unexpected twist to what was already a memorable…
League leaders Gor Mahia will be aiming to extend their top position in the Kenya Premier League this Sunday when they travel to Dandora Stadium to face newcomers Nairobi United. Currently leading with 23 points from 12 matches, Gor Mahia will compete against 11th-placed Nairobi United in what is expected to be one of the most fiercely contested matches of the season. Nairobi United captain John Otieno has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to produce an upset against the record-breaking KPL champions, Gor Mahia, in the FKF Premier League clash scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025. Speaking on Saturday,…
Gor Mahia Patron Eliud Owalo held a strategic meeting with Allan Odhiambo, a renowned former midfielder of Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia, to discuss potential partnership initiatives with the Eliud Owalo Foundation. The meeting aimed to leverage Odhiambo’s extensive experience and network within Kenyan football to support community development projects. Attending the session were the Foundation’s CEO, Mr. George Ochieng Awuor, and the Foundation’s General Manager of Programmes, Eng. Maurice Aluanga, both of whom contributed insights on collaborative opportunities and outlined future steps for engagement.
