All the noise, all the hype, all the chest-thumping and what did we get? Absolutely nothing. The so-called *Nyanza Derby* fizzled into a forgettable 0–0 snoozefest as Shabana once again failed to lay a glove on Gor Mahia at Gusii Stadium on Sunday, January 11. Home fans came in numbers, voices ready, drums beating, but left with the same old story: no win, no bragging rights, no breakthrough. If this was meant to be war, then both sides turned up with water pistols. Gor Mahia arrived in Kisii talking big after their last visit, but on the pitch they looked…
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Gor Mahia patron and former Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency in the Office of the President, Eliud Owalo, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, marking his entry into Kenya’s high-stakes national political arena. Owalo made the declaration during the 106th commemoration of the death of Prophet Johanna Owalo, the founder of the Nomiya Church, held at the church’s headquarters in Oboch, Kisumu County. He used the historic gathering to unveil what he described as a national, development-focused political mission. “Come 2027, I will submit myself as a candidate for…
The much-anticipated Kenya Premier League clash between Shabana and Gor Mahia ended in a barren draw at Gusii Stadium in Kisii. The match kicked off early in the afternoon and saw both teams struggle to convert their chances, with neither side managing to find the back of the net. Play was heavily affected by the poor state of the pitch, which many described as unfit for a high-profile fixture. Uneven surfaces and visible bumps made it difficult for the ball to move smoothly, disrupting the flow of the game. Despite the huge crowd and intense rivalry, the encounter failed to…
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has assured fans that the club’s transfer business is far from over following the signing of Jackson Dwang from Posta Rangers. Rachier revealed that the club’s technical bench, led by head coach Charles Akonnor, has been given the green light to identify key areas that need strengthening, with new signings expected to be completed without delay. “We are still looking at reinforcements in different departments. We have instructed the coach to identify areas that need to be strengthened and we will follow his advice when making those signings,” Rachier told Citizen Digital. The chairman also…
Overview Gusii Stadium hosts one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Kenya Premier League season as Shabana FC welcome Gor Mahia in a match laden with rivalry, history, and league implications. The fixture comes under heightened attention following crowd disturbances during the teams’ last meeting, with FKF urging fans and officials to ensure a peaceful environment. On the sporting front, both sides arrive with clear but contrasting motivations. Gor Mahia are pushing to reclaim top position in the league standings, while Shabana aim to assert their home advantage and improve a head-to-head record that has favoured their visitors in…
