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Charles Akonnor

Gor Mahia head coach who led the club to their record-extending 22nd Kenya Premier League title in his first season, winning Coach of the Season award.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    He further celebrated individual achievements within the club, including recognition at the SportPesa End of Season Awards, where coach Charles Akonnor and midfielder Enock Morrison were honoured.

    Ruto pledges Govt support for Kenyan sports
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer Ghana national team coach Charles Akonnor has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Season after leading Gor Mahia to another league title in his first year in charge.

    Gor Mahia's Akonnor named SportPesa Premier League Coach of the season
  4. The Standard

    In the coaching category, Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor was named Coach of the Season following a campaign that saw him guide the club to strong performances and maintain their status as one of the country's football powerhouses.

    Standard scribe headlines SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards
  5. Citizen Digital

    ving failed to replicate their domestic invincibility in past CAF interclub competitions, most notably in their last outing where they bowed out in the preliminary rounds following a crushing 6-0 aggregate defeat to Egyptian giants Al Ahly, the Ghanaian head coach Charles Akonnor

    Owalo: Gor Mahia’s true test lies in continental success
  6. Citizen Digital

    Akonnor: Tactical changes defined Gor’s title-winning season By Godfrey Ashiali June 03, 2026 10:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor in a past function.

    Akonnor: Tactical changes defined Gor’s title-winning season
  7. The Standard

    Having already pocketed Sh15 million in prize money, which marked the highest champions’ reward in the history of the Kenyan Premier League, yesterday the club patron Eliud Owalo gave Charles Akonnor’s side Sh1 million as a token of appreciation.

    Gor urged to replicate 1987 feat in Champs League
  8. The Standard

    The race for Coach of the Season promises to be equally compelling.Gor Mahia’s Charles Akonnor, AFC Leopards’ Fred Ambani, and APS Bomet’s Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo have all been recognised after guiding their respective sides through impressive campaigns that dwarfed last season’s pe

    Kenya's finest players set to be feted tomorrow
  9. Citizen Digital

    In the meantime, head coach Charles Akonnor has expressed his delight after reclaiming the title with Gor in his first season with the local giants.

    Gor patron Owalo hints at squad changes ahead of CAF-CL return
  10. Citizen Digital

    The luncheon, organized through the Eliud Owalo foundation, brought together the current squad players, led by Ghananian head coach Charles Akonnor, Gor Mahia’s long serving chairman Ambrose Rachier and various club legends as they celebrated the team’s major milestone achievemen

    Elated Owalo backs Gor Mahia to shine on CAF-CL return
  11. May 2026
  12. The Standard

    Head coach Charles Akonnor has also called on supporters to turn up in large numbers for the final match of the season against Mara Sugar at Nyayo Stadium.

    Gor Mahia hold off rivals to clinch league title
Sport

Ruto pledges government support for Kenyan sports

The News

President William Ruto pledged continued government support for Kenyan sports teams and athletes competing internationally, saying the country is committed to strengthening sports infrastructure, talent development and commercialization. Speaking at Gor Mahia's Kenya Premier League trophy celebration, Ruto praised the club's record-extending 22nd league championship as a symbol of excellence and resilience.

7 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Ruto pledges government support for Kenyan sports

    President William Ruto pledged continued government support for Kenyan sports teams and athletes competing internationally, saying the country is committed to strengthening sports infrastructure, talent development and commercialization. Speaking at Gor Mahia's Kenya Premier League trophy celebration, Ruto praised the club's record-extending 22nd league championship as a symbol of excellence and resilience.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Charles Akonnor wins SportPesa Premier League Coach of Season

    Gor Mahia's Charles Akonnor has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Season after leading the club to the league title in his first year in charge, extending their record to 22 titles. Akonnor, a former Ghana national team coach, beat competition from Sammy Omollo and Fred Ambani, with his side losing only four league matches and maintaining a 61 per cent win rate during the campaign.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Standard journalist Onyango wins Golden Pen sports journalism award

    Standard Group sports journalist Washington Onyango has won the Golden Pen Award, organised under the SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sports journalism including coverage of the SportPesa Premier League, school games, and national team developments.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Gor Mahia patron urges continental success after local dominance

    Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo says the club's true test lies in continental performance, challenging the squad to replicate their 1987 African Cup Winners' Cup win after clinching a record-extending 22nd Kenya Premier League title.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gor Mahia coach cites tactical shifts in title-winning season

    Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor credited tactical adjustments—shifting from aggressive man-to-man pressing to a pragmatic low-block, transition-heavy style—for helping the team secure their 22nd league title amid competition from AFC Leopards.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gor Mahia urged to match 1987 CAF Cup triumph

    After winning a record 22nd SPL title, Gor Mahia qualified for the CAF Champions League next season. Club patron Eliud Owalo challenged the players to replicate the 1987 CAF Cup Winners Cup victory.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. SPL Gala Awards celebrate season excellence tomorrow

    The SportPesa Premier League's inaugural Gala Awards will take place tomorrow to honour the league's finest players, coaches, clubs, and fans. Among the night's highlights, Enock Morrison, Jimmy Owili, and Joseph Waithira are shortlisted for Player of the Season, while Charles Akonnor, Fred Ambani, and Sammy Omollo compete for Coach of the Season after Gor Mahia's title-winning campaign.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Gor Mahia patron signals squad reinforcements for CAF Champions League

    Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo has hinted at significant squad changes ahead of their CAF Champions League return, saying the technical bench is working on player recommendations to strengthen areas needed for continental competition.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gor Mahia patron Owalo pledges support for CAF Champions League campaign

    Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo hosted the Premier League champions at a luncheon to celebrate their season and qualification for next season's CAF Champions League, presenting the squad with one million Kenya shillings and pledging further support.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Gor Mahia clinch record-extending 22nd league title

    Gor Mahia secured the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League title with a four-point lead over second-placed AFC Leopards and one match remaining. The club reached 68 points through resilience and a 16-match unbeaten streak between December and April that proved decisive after early-season defeats.

    26 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Gor Mahia crowned SportPesa Premier League champions

    Gor Mahia were crowned SportPesa Premier League champions for a record 22nd time after AFC Leopards lost 2-1 to APS Bomet at Kericho Green Stadium. Gor Mahia sealed the title without playing after their own match against Mara Sugar was halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Gor Mahia seven points clear; Akonnor urges focus on title

    Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor called for focus as his side drew 1-1 with Police FC, remaining seven points clear at the top of the Kenyan Premier League with three wins needed to secure a record-extending 22nd league title.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Gor Mahia skipper credits preparation for Mashemeji Derby win

    Gor Mahia captain Alpha Onyango, who scored the winning goal in the Mashemeji Derby, attributed the victory to proper planning and coordinated teamwork. Onyango said the technical bench instructed the team to stay focused throughout the match and credited his teammates' combined effort for the success.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Aroko and Okidi win SportPesa League February monthly awards

    Kariobangi Sharks' 18-year-old Humphrey Aroko was named player of the month, while Peter Okidi won manager of the month after leading his former team to four wins without conceding a goal in February.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Gor Mahia face AFC Leopards in title-deciding Mashemeji Derby

    Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards meet in the Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium with the SportPesa Premier League title race on the line. Gor lead the table with 58 points, three ahead of second-placed AFC on 55 points, with fewer than six matches remaining.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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