Gor Mahia are stepping up their preparations ahead of the highly anticipated 99th Mashemeji Derby against arch-rivals AFC Leopards, set to take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium. Head coach Charles Akonnor has expressed optimism about his side’s readiness, pointing to a strong performance in their recent league fixture against Bandari FC as a key confidence booster. “We were very impressive in the second half of our last match, and that gives us a solid foundation going into the derby,” Akonnor said during a pre-match interview. “The players have responded well in training, and the intensity…
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Dan Sserunkuma has ignited the build-up to the Mashemeji Derby after throwing his full backing behind Ebenezer Assifuah, tipping the striker to be the man who could decide the clash for Gor Mahia F.C. against arch-rivals AFC Leopards. The K’Ogalo legend, revered by fans for his decisive contributions in past derbies, believes Assifuah has a golden opportunity to etch his name into club folklore by delivering on the biggest stage in Kenyan football. “I have heard of the Ghanaian striker at Gor Mahia, and I believe he is a top professional. He may have scored in previous league matches, but…
Gor Mahia Vice Chair Sally Bolo has moved to clarify concerns surrounding Tuesday’s press conference held on 22 April 2026, particularly regarding the absence of the club’s traditional branding and official identity. According to Bolo, the media engagement was convened to address growing concerns within the SportPesa League over the standard of officiating. She emphasized that the session was not held in an official capacity representing Gor Mahia as an institution, but rather as part of a broader, collective voice from stakeholders committed to improving Kenyan football. “The engagement reflected shared concerns across the game. It was not a Gor…
Gor Mahia Chairman Ambrose Rachier has called for calm, fairness, and affordability amid growing concerns over ticketing for the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby set for April 26. Ticketing Concerns Spark Fan Frustration The derby, hosted by AFC Leopards, has been marred by controversy following a sharp increase in ticket prices and reported irregularities in ticket distribution. Regular tickets, traditionally priced at Ksh 300, have been restructured into multiple tiers: Early Bird – Ksh 300 Advance – Ksh 500 Matchday (Gate) – Ksh 1000 VIP – Ksh 2000 Fans have raised serious complaints, claiming payments were made but tickets were not…
Gor Mahia Chairman Ambrose Rachier has formally raised concerns over what he termed questionable officiating during the club’s recent FKF Premier League clash against Bandari FC. Speaking during a press conference held in Nairobi on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, Dr. Rachier confirmed that the club has already submitted a formal protest to the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), seeking clarification on key match incidents. The match in question was played on April 18, 2026, at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, where controversial decisions by match officials sparked widespread debate among fans and stakeholders. Penalty Decision Under Scrutiny Central to…
