Author: News Desk
Gor Mahia hitman Benson Omalla and his Kenya Police counterpart Tito Okello are locked in a tight battle to claim the FKF Premier League Golden Boot with both players on 15 goals. Omala increased his tally to 15 with his goal on Saturday which secured a 1-0 win over Shabana but 24 hours later, Okello, who had been two goals behind, drew level. Okello scored a double as Kenya Police beat Nairobi City Stars 2-1 on Sunday, setting the stage for an epic battle with five matches remaining. The Kenya Police striker is in hot form, scoring seven goals in…
Gor Mahia are now two wins away from retaining the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title after a 1-0 victory against Shabana FC at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu. K’Ogalo dominated the match and should have won by a far more convincing margin, but the result nonetheless took them 12 points clear at the top of the log with Kenya Police set to play on Sunday against Nairobi City Stars. Given that second-placed Police can manage a maximum point tally of 69 points, Gor Mahia just needs to maintain focus in the five remaining matches. As expected, Gor…
Struggling Shabana gears up for an intense clash against reigning champions Gor Mahia this Saturday at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu but the spotlight is not just on the match itself. Four of Shabana’s players, all former Gor Mahia athletes, add layers of intrigue and history to this Nyanza Derby. Seasoned goalkeeper Fredrick Odhiambo is among those facing his former team. Having defended the posts for Gor Mahia at one point in his varied career, Odhiambo brings a wealth of experience from his time not only in Kenya with teams like Sofapaka and Wazito but also internationally in Rwanda. His familiarity…
Gor Mahia FC head coach Jonathan McKinstry has issued a stern warning to his squad not to underestimate their upcoming opponents Shabana FC as they prepare for a pivotal match in the FKF Premier League this Saturday at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu. The much-anticipated ‘Nyanza Derby’ could have significant implications for both teams at opposite ends of the league table. McKinstry highlighted the potential threat posed by Shabana especially considering their coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo is a former Gor Mahia assistant and player. “You can’t discount it. Obviously, Coach Pamzo knows K’Ogalo very well as a legendary player of the…
Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry believes his team will need a good defence if they have to enjoy success in the CAF competitions next season. K’Ogalo are close to securing the FKF Premier League title which would see them return to continental football for the first time since 2021 when they suffered an 8-1 loss on aggregate to Algerian side CR Belouizdad in the Champions League first round. Gor would have played in this season’s competition but were kicked out over failure to clear dues owed to former players but with things looking different this season, McKinstry has emphasised the…