Struggling Shabana gears up for an intense clash against reigning champions Gor Mahia this Saturday at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu but the spotlight is not just on the match itself. Four of Shabana’s players, all former Gor Mahia athletes, add layers of intrigue and history to this Nyanza Derby. Seasoned goalkeeper Fredrick Odhiambo is among those facing his former team. Having defended the posts for Gor Mahia at one point in his varied career, Odhiambo brings a wealth of experience from his time not only in Kenya with teams like Sofapaka and Wazito but also internationally in Rwanda. His familiarity…
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Gor Mahia FC head coach Jonathan McKinstry has issued a stern warning to his squad not to underestimate their upcoming opponents Shabana FC as they prepare for a pivotal match in the FKF Premier League this Saturday at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu. The much-anticipated ‘Nyanza Derby’ could have significant implications for both teams at opposite ends of the league table. McKinstry highlighted the potential threat posed by Shabana especially considering their coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo is a former Gor Mahia assistant and player. “You can’t discount it. Obviously, Coach Pamzo knows K’Ogalo very well as a legendary player of the…
Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry believes his team will need a good defence if they have to enjoy success in the CAF competitions next season. K’Ogalo are close to securing the FKF Premier League title which would see them return to continental football for the first time since 2021 when they suffered an 8-1 loss on aggregate to Algerian side CR Belouizdad in the Champions League first round. Gor would have played in this season’s competition but were kicked out over failure to clear dues owed to former players but with things looking different this season, McKinstry has emphasised the…
Gor Mahia striker Benson Omalla is still in a tough fight for the FKF Premier League Golden Boot even after scoring a brace last weekend. Omalla now has 14 goals following his two strikes as Gor Mahia beat Murang’a Seal 3-2 on Saturday but he is just one goal ahead of Kenya Police striker Tito Okello. The Gor Mahia forward has not managed to hit the heights of last season, when he netted a record equaling 26, and had managed 25 goals by May, but he is still in contention for his first Golden Boot gong after missing it in…
Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry has heaped praise on midfielder Austin Odhiambo’s ability to play in multiple positions. Odhiambo continued his impressive run this season when he scored the opening goal in Gor Mahia’s 3-1 victory over Murang’a Seal on Saturday before winning the penalty for his team’s second goal which was converted by Benson Omala and had a hand in the third one, also scored by the striker. All this came with Odhiambo playing on the left wing for most parts of the game as K’Ogalo sought to nullify the threat of their hosts with different tactical setups. Odhiambo…