Defending champions Gor Mahia overcame Ulinzi Stars 1-0 in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) clash staged at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. Also in attendance at the match was Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy Eliud Owalo who has been supporting the club financially since assuming office. The absence of goalkeeper Gad Mathews again made coach Johnathan McKinstry to try new signing Kelvin Omondi, while Patrick Sibomana, who had previously come on as a second-half substitute in their opening match against Sofapaka, made his first start in Gor Mahia’s colors. Anthony Kimani’s charges were…
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Gor Mahia’s head coach Joanath McKinstry has drawn a striking parallel between the fervent supporters of the Kenyan football club and the dedicated fans of Scottish powerhouses Rangers and Celtic. The Irishman who has previously worked in the region, expressed his satisfaction with the Nairobi-based club and highlighted the unique intensity of Gor Mahia’s fanbase. “Having worked in the region before, Gor is a club you can’t help but be aware of. The fanbase is very passionate and intense, and they demand success whoever the opponent,” McKinstry said in an interview with BBC. The gaffer went on to compare these supporters…
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards will be grinning from ear to ear to the bank as they are set to receive even more financial reward aside from the regular guaranteed broadcast income all FKFPL clubs will receive following Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) seven-year deal with Azam TV. On Thursday, FKF signed a one million USD (Ksh 148 million) a-year broadcast deal with Azam TV, which will see every club guaranteed to pocket Ksh300,000 shillings at the end of every match week. However, K’Ogalo and Ingwe are set to receive an extra 240,000 USD (Ksh 35 million) a year in a separate partnership, as part…
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has made a plea to the K’Ogalo faithful following the start of the new Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season. K’Ogalo drew 1-1 with Sofapaka in the opening match of the season, which was a very underwhelming result to kick the campaign off, but will be hoping to make amends for the result when they face Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. Rachier has asked the fans to return to the stadium to support the club as it is a big ‘morale booster’ for the team. “I want to invite our fans to…
Gor Mahia kicked off their title defense with a one-all draw against Sofapaka in a match played at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Saturday afternoon. Johnathan McKinstry fielded new acquisitions, namely Kevin Juma, Rooney Onyango, and Lawrence Juma.were brimming with confidence, having won the 2023-2024 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Charity Shield the previous weekend. Sofapaka’s new head coach Francis Haringingo brought in a completely new squad, with Sunday Ikhekai being the only notable name in the lineup. Gor Mahia started the match the better team with Benson Omalla and John Macharia exchanging neat passes but Batoto ba Mungu’s defense stood…