Kenyan football keeps demanding respect on the continental stage, yet scenes witnessed at Mumias Sports Complex during Gor Mahia’s clash against Kakamega Homeboyz painted a deeply embarrassing picture of the state of local infrastructure. Before kick-off, Gor Mahia players were reportedly forced to sit under trees and change kits on the pitch because the dressing room allocated to them was allegedly too small, filthy and unfit for professional use. For many fans inside the stadium, the sight was confusing. But the explanation that later emerged was even more disturbing. At the heart of every professional football match are basic standards…
Author: Sports Editor
This Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium, Kenyan football gets the kind of fixture fans love to argue about all week. Gor Mahia versus Kenya Police FC. Not just because it is another big Kenya Premier League match. Not just because both sides beat AFC Leopards in the second leg. No. This one has pure banter written all over it. K’Ogalo call themselves “Sirkal.” Police call themselves “Serikali.” Now the question is simple: which government is actually in office? For nine league meetings, these two have behaved like politicians sharing power. 3 wins for Gor Mahia 3 wins for Kenya Police…
Kenyan football is once again under intense scrutiny after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) summoned 12 senior officials from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) in connection with a suspected Ksh 42 million insurance scandal tied to the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The move marks one of the most significant corruption probes in East African football administration in recent years, raising serious questions about governance, financial transparency, and Kenya’s preparedness to host and participate in major continental tournaments. Who Has Been Summoned? Among those required to record statements at Nairobi’s Integrity Centre is FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga, a high-profile…
The Sports Disputes Tribunal in Nairobi has ruled in favour of former Gor Mahia player Sydney Wahongo in a contractual dispute involving salary arrears and unlawful termination, awarding the player a total of KES 2.8 million. Background of the Dispute The case arose from an employment relationship between Wahongo and Gor Mahia, governed by a contract running from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026, with a monthly salary of KES 100,000. The club terminated the player’s contract on 7 February 2025, prompting Wahongo to file a claim seeking unpaid wages, compensation, and a declaration that the termination was unlawful.…
Gor Mahia continued their relentless march toward the FKF Premier League title with another hard-fought victory, edging Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in a tightly contested encounter at Mumias Sports Complex. The record champions once again demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline, grinding out maximum points in a match that appeared destined for a draw until a dramatic late twist. The decisive moment came in stoppage time, when a defensive error resulted in an own goal that handed K’Ogalo all three points. Tactical Gamble Pays Off While the scoreline will highlight the late goal, the turning point of the match came much earlier,…
