Gor Mahia head coach who led the club to the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League title and won Coach of the Season award.
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Akonnor: Gor Mahia possess enough tools to upset Pyramids FC By Derrick Otieno August 26, 2026 05:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC head coach Charles Akonnor instruct his players against Kari …
Akonnor: Gor Mahia possess enough tools to upset Pyramids FCCitizen Digital
Gor coach Akonnor denies rift with Siraj, explains Tusker loan move By Angel Shantel August 19, 2026 05:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Defender Mohamed Siraj recently joined Tusker FC from Kenya Premier …
Gor coach Akonnor denies rift with Siraj, explains Tusker loan moveCitizen Digital
… Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor acknowledged that Migori's two-goal advantage had surprised his side but praised his players for recovering. …
Migori Youth out to keep Premier League status in debut season - BabuCitizen Digital
… Gor Mahia held their nerve to win 4-3 and lift the trophy. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor …
Gor Mahia stage second-half comeback to clinch Green Legacy Cup on penaltiesCitizen Digital
Gor Mahia resist interest in key players ahead of demanding season By Milton Ochieng August 11, 2026 03:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC head coach Charles Akonnor instruct his players agains …
Gor Mahia resist interest in key players ahead of demanding seasonCitizen Digital
… The defeat extends Gor Mahia's wait for a first CECAFA Kagame Cup title since 1985, although Charles Akonnor's side can take plenty of positives from an encouraging campaign as they turn their attention to the CAF Champions League. …
Rayon Sports sink Gor Mahia in extra time to lift CECAFA Kagame CupCitizen Digital
… Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Gor Mahia are just one win away from ending a 41-year wait for CECAFA Kagame Cup glory, with head coach Charles Akonnor and assistant captain Mike Kibwage expressing confidence ahead of Friday's final against hosts Rayon Sports. …
Confident Gor Mahia eye CECAFA Kagame Cup title as Rayon comes callingThe Standard
… It’s going to be a great atmosphere for us tomorrow." Head coach Charles Akonnor praised his players for refusing to give up despite playing with a numerical disadvantage. …
Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought?The Standard
… For Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor, the draw presents an early chance to measure his rebuilt squad against elite opposition. …
Gor Mahia land former champions Pyramids in CAF Champions League qualifiersThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor believes the ongoing Cecafa Kagame Cup has given his side the perfect platform to prepare for the upcoming CAF Champions League qualifiers after K’Ogalo booked a place in the tournament final. …
Gor Mahia coach Akonnor impressed with his side ahead of Champions League battleGor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team has what it takes to overcome Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, with the first leg scheduled for September 6 at Nyayo National Stadium.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team has what it takes to overcome Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, with the first leg scheduled for September 6 at Nyayo National Stadium.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor said defender Mohamed Siraj's loan move to Tusker FC was driven by the player's desire for regular playing time, not by any disagreement between them. Siraj had previously spent time on loan at KCB before returning to Gor Mahia and playing in the CECAFA Kagame Cup.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth, promoted to the FKF Premier League after finishing with 81 points in the National Super League, are preparing for their maiden campaign in the top flight. Head coach Salim Babu said the team is focusing on building confidence and avoiding relegation, drawing encouragement from a 2-2 draw against champions Gor Mahia in the Green Legacy Cup.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia came from two goals down to draw 2–2 with Migori Youth, then won 4–3 on penalties to lift the Green Legacy Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on August 16.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have ruled out releasing key players under contract despite foreign clubs expressing interest following the team's run to the CECAFA Kagame Cup final. The club says it needs a strong squad for upcoming CAF Champions League matches and defence of their domestic title.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rayon Sports won the CECAFA Kagame Cup after beating Gor Mahia 2-1 in extra time at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday. Kameni Herman gave Rayon Sports the lead in the 28th minute before Sharif Musa equalised for Gor Mahia in the 55th minute, with the hosts scoring the decisive goal in extra time.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia will face hosts Rayon Sports in Friday's CECAFA Kagame Cup final, seeking to end a 41-year wait for regional glory. Head coach Charles Akonnor expressed confidence after the team topped their group and defeated Al Hilal in the semi-finals.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia will face Rwanda's Rayon Sports in today's Cecafa Kagame Cup final, seeking to end a 41-year title drought dating back to their 1985 victory. The FKF Premier League champions reached the final after defeating Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia will face Egyptian champions Pyramids FC in the opening round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League, with the first leg at home between September 4–6. The winner will advance to the second preliminary round.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor believes the Cecafa Kagame Cup has provided vital competitive preparation as the Kenyan champions advance to the tournament final and prepare for CAF Champions League qualifiers. Gor Mahia reached the final after beating Sudan's Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team is seeking to strengthen their defence ahead of Tuesday's CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-final against Al Hilal in Kigali, after injuries to captain Sylvester Owino, Samuel Kapen, and Patrick Essombe disrupted preparations. The club has identified a centre-back prospect and hopes management will finalize the signing before the FKF Premier League and CAF Champions League campaigns.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia secured a 1-0 victory over Garde Republicaine in their Group A final match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, topping the group on goal difference with six points to advance to the semifinals. Striker Paul Okoth scored the decisive goal in the 4th minute.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia must beat Djibouti's Garde Républicaine in their final Group A match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Thursday to keep alive their semi-finals hopes. The Kenyan champions sit second with three points after a 5-0 victory over APR and a 1-0 stoppage-time defeat to Uganda's Vipers.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia defeated hosts APR FC 5-0 in their opening Group A match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Friday at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, with goals from Michael Kibwage, Patrick Essombe, Paul Okoth Odhiambo, Lesley Otieno Owino, and Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team will field a more settled starting eleven in tonight's CECAFA Kagame Cup Group A opener against Rwandan giants APR FC at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, having learned from their recent 2-0 friendly loss to Rayon Sports. The Kenyan champions are seeking to end a 41-year trophy drought in the regional competition.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →