Author: News Desk
Earlier this week, a standoff erupted between Gor Mahia players and the club’s management over the distribution of Ksh 5 million prize money awarded by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for winning the 2023/2024 league title. The situation unfolded when the players arrived at their training base at MPESA Foundation Academy in Thika on Monday but refused to alight from the bus, insisting they would not train until they received their share of the prize money. The players’ refusal to train sparked a response from the club’s chairman, Ambrose Rachier, who sternly warned those who were protesting. He threatened that any…
FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have bowed out of the CECAFA Kagame Cup without a win, following their 2-0 loss to Al Hilal of Sudan. Gor Mahia began the tournament with a 1-0 loss to Red Arrows of Zambia and followed it up with a 1-1 draw against Telkom FC from Djibouti, which crushed their hopes of qualifying for the next round. Speaking after his first game in charge, Coach Leonardo Neiva was critical of his side’s performance in the 1-0 loss against Red Arrows. Neiva highlighted key areas the team needed to address. “I am happy with the behavior, the character,…
Levin Odhiambo’s strike was not enough as Djibouti Telcom clawed back to force a 1-1 draw against Gor Mahia in their second clash of the 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday evening. In the 20th minute, Chris Akena found himself one-on-one against Telkom keeper Kwame Baah. Akena’s powerful shot forced Baah into making an acrobatic save, leaving the keeper injured but able to continue. Gor Mahia started to find their groove, and another well-executed move resulted in Levin Odhiambo delivering a dangerous left-footed cross into the area. Baah scrambled to secure…
FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia are set to face El Merreikh FC Bentiu of South Sudan in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The draw, which took place on Thursday afternoon, features 59 clubs from 47 African nations competing in this prestigious tournament. Gor Mahia will begin their journey in the continental competition with an away match against the South Sudanese club between August 16 and 18. The return leg will take place a week later in Kenya, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating clash. This match-up marks Gor Mahia’s return to the…
FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia will need a swift turnaround of fortunes when they come up against Djibouti’s Telkom FC in their second match of the 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup. Gor Mahia fell 1-0 to Red Arrows from Zambia in their opening match of the regional club competition played on Wednesday, July 11, 2024. Veteran forward James Chamanga tapped in the lone goal of the match in the 74th minute. Despite falling to the Red Arrows, Gor Mahia coach Leonardo Martins Neiva opined that a lot of work has to be put in to realize positive results in the…