Harambee Stars and Tusker FC forward Ryan Ogam has praised Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo for his exceptional qualities, emphasizing how enriching it is to play alongside him. Ryan considers Odhiambo the best player he has ever shared the pitch with, as they proudly represented the Kenya national football team together. Ogam’s rise to the national team began in October 2024, when then-head coach Engin Firat recognized his potential and handed him his first call-up for Kenya’s return leg against South Sudan in the 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. It was during the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar, under…
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All roads lead to Dandora Stadium this evening as Gor Mahia faces Kariobangi Sharks in a crucial FKF Kenya Premier League match at 4:00 PM. K’Ogalo, with two games in hand and a six-point deficit behind league leaders Kenya Police, is determined to close the gap against a tough Sharks side. In their previous encounter in the first leg, Gor Mahia secured a narrow victory with a solitary goal from DRC striker Gedeon Bendeka Mololia on December 22, 2024, at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. In their last five meetings, Gor Mahia has dominated, winning four matches and earning a goalless…
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have made a bold move in the mid-season transfer window by signing six new players to uplift their squad. With three local talents and three skilled expatriates joining the ranks, the team is poised for success, while five players have moved on to new opportunities. Among the foreign signings is Congolese goalkeeper Giscard Mavoungou, who arrives from AS Otoho of Congo Brazzaville, ready to face the challenge as he competes with Gad Mathews and Kevin Omondi for a spot in goal. The Cameroonian winger Patrick Essombe Ekandjoum, hailing from Sportive De Douala in Cameroon, brings…
New Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has promised to focus more on the local league and maximize its potential. “I’ll be spending lots of time in the country to catch local games and see our talented players abroad. I truly believe in watching players live rather than just relying on stats or highlights,” the 47-year-old shared during his unveiling ceremony with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). With a remarkable career that includes winning the UEFA Champions League, Benni steps in as the permanent replacement for Engin Firat, who resigned late last year. “I’m honoured to take on this role,…
Gor Mahia defender Rooney Onyango is currently in Norway for trials with Sogndal Football, a team in the second-tier Norwegian football. Founded in 1926, Sogndal is located in Vestland and plays its home matches at the Fosshaugane Campus, which has a capacity of 5,600. On February 26, 2025, Rooney started in a match for Sogndal against Hodd, a third-tier side. The club announced his participation in the starting eleven through its official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating, “Here is the lineup for today’s match against Hødd! Luis Pimenta gives the young guys the opportunity against OBOS opposition! Trial player Rooney…
