All roads lead to Dandora Stadium this evening as Gor Mahia faces Kariobangi Sharks in a crucial FKF Kenya Premier League match at 4:00 PM. K’Ogalo, with two games in hand and a six-point deficit behind league leaders Kenya Police, is determined to close the gap against a tough Sharks side. In their previous encounter in the first leg, Gor Mahia secured a narrow victory with a solitary goal from DRC striker Gedeon Bendeka Mololia on December 22, 2024, at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. In their last five meetings, Gor Mahia has dominated, winning four matches and earning a goalless…
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Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have made a bold move in the mid-season transfer window by signing six new players to uplift their squad. With three local talents and three skilled expatriates joining the ranks, the team is poised for success, while five players have moved on to new opportunities. Among the foreign signings is Congolese goalkeeper Giscard Mavoungou, who arrives from AS Otoho of Congo Brazzaville, ready to face the challenge as he competes with Gad Mathews and Kevin Omondi for a spot in goal. The Cameroonian winger Patrick Essombe Ekandjoum, hailing from Sportive De Douala in Cameroon, brings…
New Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has promised to focus more on the local league and maximize its potential. “I’ll be spending lots of time in the country to catch local games and see our talented players abroad. I truly believe in watching players live rather than just relying on stats or highlights,” the 47-year-old shared during his unveiling ceremony with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). With a remarkable career that includes winning the UEFA Champions League, Benni steps in as the permanent replacement for Engin Firat, who resigned late last year. “I’m honoured to take on this role,…
Gor Mahia defender Rooney Onyango is currently in Norway for trials with Sogndal Football, a team in the second-tier Norwegian football. Founded in 1926, Sogndal is located in Vestland and plays its home matches at the Fosshaugane Campus, which has a capacity of 5,600. On February 26, 2025, Rooney started in a match for Sogndal against Hodd, a third-tier side. The club announced his participation in the starting eleven through its official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating, “Here is the lineup for today’s match against Hødd! Luis Pimenta gives the young guys the opportunity against OBOS opposition! Trial player Rooney…
Benson Omalla is making his exciting return to Gor Mahia after his time at the Lebanese club Al Safa didn’t go as planned due to the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Unfortunately, that situation forced him to set aside his hopes of heading back to Lebanon. For now, his return to K’Ogalo is a temporary arrangement as he waits for his International Transfer Clearance (ITC) to be confirmed. Gor Mahia’s chairman has shown a lot of interest in having him back, but there’s still some uncertainty around his contract with Al Safa that could create challenges with FIFA. “We haven’t discussed it…