The countdown is on for one of African football’s most iconic rivalries as Gor Mahia prepare to face arch-rivals AFC Leopards in Mashemeji Derby 99 this Sunday, 26th April 2026 at the historic Nyayo National Stadium. With just three points separating the two sides on the FKF Premier League table, the stakes could not be higher. Gor Mahia sit at the summit with 58 points, holding a narrow advantage over Leopards in what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested title race. A Rivalry Steeped in History The Mashemeji Derby is more than just a football match,it is a…
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For the first time in world football, we witnessed something completely unacceptable. A fourth official, whose role is strictly off-field, took it upon himself to influence a major on-field decision. A penalty that had already been awarded was mysteriously overturned after his intervention. Let that sink in. This is not just controversial, it is a direct violation of basic FIFA/IFAB officiating principles. The fourth official does NOT decide fouls. The fourth official does NOT overturn penalties. The fourth official does NOT referee the match Yet in the KPL, that’s exactly what happened. And it didn’t stop there. The same official…
Tensions boiled over after Gor Mahia FC were held in a heated and controversial encounter against Bandari FC, with the club’s vice chair launching a scathing attack on officiating standards in the SportPesa Premier League. Speaking after the match, the Gor Mahia Vice Chair Sally Bolo did not mince her words, describing the refereeing decisions as damaging not only to the club but to the integrity of the entire league. “The kind of officiating going on in the SportPesa Premier League is doing terrible damage to the brand. Matches should be decided on sporting merit, not what appears to be…
Kenyan football is once again under scrutiny, and at the center of the storm is Gor Mahia FC. A series of controversial refereeing decisions, the latest coming against Bandari FC, has reignited debate about the standards, consistency, and credibility of officiating in the Kenyan Premier League. A Clear Moment Turned Controversial The defining moment at Kasarani came when Musa Shariff produced a dazzling run from the left flank, beating two defenders before going down inside the penalty area. The referee, well-positioned and seemingly confident, pointed straight to the spot. For a brief moment, justice appeared to be served, but that…
League leaders Gor Mahia FC were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Bandari FC in a heated FKF Premier League encounter at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani. K’Ogalo dominated large spells of the match but were unable to break down a disciplined Bandari defense, settling for a single point that keeps them top of the table with 58 points, just ahead of arch-rivals AFC Leopards on 55. 85’ MATCH UPDATE Gor Mahia 0-0 Bandari FC Drama unfolded late at Kasarani in a moment that left players and fans stunned. In the 86th minute, Shariff Musa went down inside…
