English Premier League giants Arsenal FC have paid tribute to the late Kenyan statesman and Gor Mahia Patron Raila Odinga by sending a commemorative piece of memorabilia recognising his well-known support for the North London club. The tribute was received in Nairobi on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, by Philip Etale, who collected the parcel on behalf of the former Prime Minister and leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking after receiving the package, Etale expressed his appreciation to the club, noting that as an Arsenal fan himself, it was an honour to accept the recognition on behalf of the…
Author: Sports Editor
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has obtained orders from the High Court at Milimani Law Courts suspending the implementation of a ruling by the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) concerning the abandoned match between Gor Mahia FC and Nairobi United FC. The High Court granted FKF leave and stay orders, effectively halting the enforcement of the tribunal’s decision until the case is fully heard and determined. Background of the Dispute The SDT had earlier quashed a decision by FKF to award both teams one point each following the abandonment of their league match. The tribunal also made a far-reaching ruling declaring…
Nominated MP Irene Nyakerario Mayaka has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding the integrity of sports competitions in the country. The Sports (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2026, was formally tabled in the National Assembly of Kenya and has already undergone its First Reading. The Bill seeks to amend the Sports Act to prohibit and criminalize match fixing and manipulation of sports competitions, a move widely seen as a major step toward protecting fair play in Kenyan sports. A Major Step in Protecting Sports Integrity Match manipulation has been a growing concern globally and locally,…
A historic and emotional reunion took place in Got Agulu, Usenge, where several legendary figures of Gor Mahia FC gathered at the home of host Paul Ramses Oduor, popularly known as “Pata.” The gathering brought together iconic members of the club’s golden generation, including players who were part of the historic team that won the 1987 African Cup Winners’ Cup, widely remembered by Kenyan fans as the Mandela Cup. The reunion was more than a simple meeting; it was a celebration of history, brotherhood, and the enduring legacy of the players who helped make Gor Mahia the most successful club…
Engin Firat, the former head coach of Kenya’s national football team, has been laid to rest in his home country of Turkey. Firat was buried on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Göynük, a town located in the Kemer district of Antalya Province. His burial followed Janazah prayers conducted after the Dhuhr (midday) prayer, in accordance with Islamic burial traditions. The respected Turkish tactician reportedly collapsed at an airport on Sunday after suffering a suspected heart attack. Despite efforts to assist him, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward, sending shockwaves through the football community in Kenya and beyond. During his tenure…
