Author: News Desk
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…
Benson Omalla is making his exciting return to Gor Mahia after his time at the Lebanese club Al Safa didn’t go as planned due to the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Unfortunately, that situation forced him to set aside his hopes of heading back to Lebanon. For now, his return to K’Ogalo is a temporary arrangement as he waits for his International Transfer Clearance (ITC) to be confirmed. Gor Mahia’s chairman has shown a lot of interest in having him back, but there’s still some uncertainty around his contract with Al Safa that could create challenges with FIFA. “We haven’t discussed it…
Former Gor Mahia players who were released during the mid-window transfer are finding new homes in various Kenya Premier League clubs! Midfielder Musa Masika has joined Mathare United, the proud champions of the 2008 Premier League. He inked a short-term deal with the Slum Boys just a few weeks after leaving Gor Mahia, where he, unfortunately, parted ways along with three other teammates. Musa was released with Kevin Juma, Enock Wanyama, and promising goalkeeper Dolph Junior Owino. Juma is excited to be reunited with his old coach, Salim Babu, at Nairobi City Stars while Owino has made a quiet move…
Gor Mahia football fans will miss out on any action this weekend due to the postponement of the “Mashemeji” Derby, which was scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Nyayo Stadium. However, K’Ogalo will play a mid-week FKF Premier League match against Kariobangi Sharks on Wednesday, March 5, at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi. AFC Leopards, as the home team, faced challenges securing the necessary approvals for stadium usage, and after unsuccessful negotiations, the scheduled derby was ultimately called off. This unexpected turn of events provides the defending champions with additional time to sharpen their strategies for the upcoming showdown against…