Former Gor Mahia head coach Zedekiah Otieno has been sacked by Tanzanian side Tanzania Prisons FC following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Coastal Union on Wednesday. Otieno, who handled Kenyan record champions Gor Mahia last season, continues to endure a difficult spell on the touchline after his exit from K’Ogalo. His time at Gor Mahia ended without silverware, as the club lost the FKF Premier League title to Kenya Police FC and fell 2-1 to Nairobi United in the FKF Cup final. The 56-year-old had been brought in by Tanzania Prisons to steady the ship after they narrowly avoided relegation…
Author: Sports Editor
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor and right-back Paul Ochuoga have been honoured with the SportPesa Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) Coach and Player of the Month awards, capping a remarkable period for the record Kenyan champions. Akonnor was named Coach of the Month, earning KSh 75,000, while Ochuoga walked away with KSh 50,000 after being voted Player of the Month, following a string of commanding performances that underlined Gor Mahia’s resurgence after a difficult start to the season. Akonnor’s steady hand pays off The awards come at a time when Gor Mahia’s season narrative has shifted dramatically. After…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has agreed to surrender critical county functions to the National Government as part of intensified preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania. Following consultations with President William Ruto, it was agreed that the National Government will take charge of garbage collection, road infrastructure, and water supply in Nairobi three sectors considered crucial to meeting CAF standards ahead of the continental tournaments. The move is aimed at fast-tracking infrastructure upgrades and improving service delivery in the capital, which will host major AFCON matches, fan zones, and international…
Former Gor Mahia striker Mohammed Shaban has terminated his contract with Ethiopia Coffee FC, citing unfulfilled promises, barely months after a similar fallout at K’Ogalo. Shaban left Gor Mahia at the start of the season without making a single appearance, with sources indicating disagreements over contractual terms and player welfare. His exit surprised many K’Ogalo fans, especially after the club had invested time in bringing him on board. Now, history appears to have repeated itself in Addis Ababa, where the Ugandan forward has again opted to walk away before settling in. The development will likely reinforce belief among sections of…
Nairobi United FC have escalated their dispute with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) by filing an appeal at the Sports Disputes Tribunal over a ruling on their abandoned Kenyan Premier League match against Gor Mahia. The high-profile fixture was abandoned in the 58th minute in December with the score level at 1-1. FKF’s Leagues and Competitions Committee ruled on January 30, 2026, that the match would stand as a draw. Nairobi United challenged the decision, prompting the Sports Disputes Tribunal to issue temporary orders suspending the FKF ruling and related disciplinary proceedings. The Tribunal also ordered Nairobi United to serve…
