When Ze Maria joined Gor Mahia in March 2016 after the departure of Frank Nuttall, he introduced an engaging football philosophy: enjoy the ball without pressure. Beating arch-rivals AFC Leopards felt effortless under his leadership. In his brief time with Gor Mahia, Ze built a progressive and resilient team, setting a solid foundation that made it seamless for future coaches to take charge at K’Ogalo, right through to 2020. The few remaining players from Ze’s squad include Captain Philemon Otieno, Ernest Wendo, Assistant Captain Geoffrey Ochieng’, and Boniface Oluoch, who now serves as the goalkeeper coach. Confident in their skills,…
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The highly anticipated soccer clash between Kenya’s fiercest rivals, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, has been abruptly cancelled this Sunday, the 2nd, due to the unavailability of a suitable stadium. This unfortunate situation marks the second time the match has been called off amid ongoing confusion over venue arrangements. AFC Leopards, the home team, could not secure the vital approvals to utilize the originally designated stadium facilities. Inside sources reveal that club chairman Dan Shikanda remained optimistic about receiving a favourable response from the government regarding the stadium’s access. However, negotiations reached an impasse, resulting in the postponement of what…
Gor Mahia’s head coach, Sinisa Mihic, is optimistic ahead of the “Mashemeji Derby,” scheduled for this Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. After their victory against Division II side KSG Ogopa FC in the Mozzart Bet Cup knockout stage, the Croatian tactician expressed confidence in an exciting match against their long-time rivals. “In every game, you need to be clever and manage your energy. We will get some rest over the next seven days and prepare a strategy for AFC Leopards. We are excited as we approach this game with great ambition, and I believe we will win,” Mihic…
To elevate their squad, record-time Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have made a strategic move by securing Cameroonian forward Patrick Essombe Ekandjoum from Union Douala in Cameroon. Essombe brings fresh dynamism to the team’s attacking lineup, demonstrating his potential to disrupt opposing defences during his debut as a substitute against KSG Ogopa FC in the Mozzart Bet Cup. After an inconsistent first leg, K’Ogalo is determined to capitalize on the return leg as they chase their dream of a third consecutive league title. The recent hiring of Croatian coach Sinisa Mihic has instilled a renewed sense of optimism within the club,…
With the mid-season transfer window buzzing and fans discussing big names, Gor Mahia has elevated young talent Bryton Otieno Onyona from its youth squad. Identified during the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament last season, Onyona was loaned to Obunga FC by Gor Mahia Youth before catching Kenya’s eye. Part of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars Team that toured Spain in December 2024, Bryton’s standout performance earned him a TVET Scholarship from Safaricom. Recognized as the tournament’s most valuable player, he impressed on the field, leading to Safaricom Foundation awarding him the TVET scholarship and the Kisumu County MVP title. Dubbed “Amou,”…