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Gor Mahia FC

Gor Mahia FC — Kenyan football club that won the record-extending 22nd Kenya Premier League title in the 2025/26 season.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeEnock Morrisson has been crowned the Most Valuable Player of the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League season after guiding Gor Mahia to the league title.

    History as Ghanaian Morrisson named SportPesa Premier League MVP
  3. Citizen Digital

    Yes, I am a fan of Gor Mahia – I am at home with the great Green Army; the only Kenyan club to ever win a continental title even if nearly 40 years ago!

    KAIKAI’S KICKER: Cheer Arsenal, remember Shabana!
  4. Citizen Digital

    CS Mbadi backs State House honour for Gor Mahia after historic title By Magdaline Thuku June 04, 2026 08:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning

    CS Mbadi backs State House honour for Gor Mahia after historic title
  5. Citizen Digital

    Kenya had a running start with dominant possession in the early stages of the match and the efforts paid off when Gor Mahia's defender Odhiambo plundered in the opener, leaving Lesotho’s goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane with no chance.

    Harambee Stars held by Lesotho in Pretoria friendly
  6. The Standard

    The former Gor Mahia defender has been out since August 2025 after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during training with Polish club Raków Czestochowa.

    New-look Harambee Stars face Lesotho test
  7. The Standard

    He added that the award motivates him to continue telling impactful sports stories that highlight both elite and grassroots athletes.Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison emerged as the biggest winner at the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards after scooping the coveted Mo

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

    Owalo: Gor Mahia’s true test lies in continental success By Jackson Kilonzi June 03, 2026 06:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo says the club must now be judge

    Owalo: Gor Mahia’s true test lies in continental success
  9. 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
  10. The Standard

    The gala will celebrate excellence across the game following a highly competitive season that saw Gor Mahia crowned league champions and several standout performances emerge from across the country.

    Kenya's finest players set to be feted tomorrow
  11. The Standard

    guard, Maurice Ogeta, has renewed public interest in the veteran politician’s final moments, offering one of the most detailed eyewitness accounts from a person who was with him during his final morning in India Speaking for the first time during a memorial service when Gor Mahia

    Raila's bodyguard recounts final moments during India walk

Friday 12 June

  1. Gor Mahia chairman Rachier challenges Sports Registrar election directive

    Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier's legal team has demanded the withdrawal of Sports Registrar Rose Wasike's directive ordering fresh elections, arguing that her calculation of his eight-year tenure's expiration is legally flawed and that the directive was unconstitutional and procedurally unfair.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sports Registrar orders Gor Mahia to hold fresh elections immediately

    The Sports Registrar has issued a directive ordering Gor Mahia FC to immediately announce fresh elections after declaring that Chairman Ambrose Rachier's eight-year term has expired. The club has been given a maximum of two weeks to submit an election notice to avoid legal consequences for contravening sports governance laws.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya Police seek FKF Cup redemption against Tusker in final

    Kenya Police head coach Nicholas Muyoti says his team are determined to end the season on a high when they face Tusker in the FKF Cup final on June 14, describing the competition as the club's last opportunity to redeem a campaign that fell short of its league ambitions after relinquishing the KPL title to Gor Mahia.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Mwangi targets Golden Boot in Fortune Sacco NSL finale

    Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi, who leads the National Super League with 23 goals, aims to win the Golden Boot award and reach his personal target of 27 goals in the team's season-ending match against MCF on Saturday.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Migori Youth promoted to KPL after NSL victory

    Migori Youth secured promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 win over Equity in the National Super League, marking a turnaround for a club that finished 14th last season and is now set to compete in the top tier.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

Saturday 6 June

  1. Harambee Stars coach McCarthy frustrated after Lesotho draw

    Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy acknowledged that his technical bench made an inexperienced mistake during Kenya's 1-1 draw against Lesotho in an international friendly at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Kenya led early through Gor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo but Lesotho equalized in the second half.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Gor Mahia renew sponsorship with Plascon Kenya

    Gor Mahia renewed their sponsorship deal with paint manufacturer Plascon Kenya for three years worth Sh30 million. The club also received a Sh1 million bonus for winning the 22nd Premier League title, with midfielder Enock Morrison expressing confidence ahead of next season's CAF Champions League.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Gor Mahia secures 30 million shilling sponsorship with Kansai Plascon

    Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have signed a renewed three-year sponsorship deal worth Ksh 30 million with Kansai Plascon Kenya Limited, up from their previous Ksh 5 million arrangement. The agreement includes annual payments of Ksh 7 million with 10 percent increases in years two and three, plus minimum Ksh 1.5 million support for CAF Champions League participation.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. McCarthy unsatisfied with Kenya's 1-1 draw versus Lesotho

    Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy said he was not entirely satisfied with Kenya's 1-1 draw against Lesotho in an international friendly in Pretoria, but acknowledged the match provided valuable lessons for his largely revamped squad with several first-time players.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. 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

  4. Ghanaian Morrisson wins SportPesa Premier League MVP award

    Enock Morrisson, a Ghanaian midfielder for Gor Mahia, has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League MVP after helping the club secure its 22nd league title. He became the first foreign player in 14 years to win the top individual award in Kenyan football, also earning Midfielder of the Season and Team of the Season honours.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Arsenal won Premier League; columnist reflects on Kenya fandom

    Columnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CS Mbadi backs State House honour for Gor Mahia champions

    Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pledged to facilitate Gor Mahia's planned visit to State House following the club's record-extending 22nd Kenya Premier League title in the 2025/2026 season. Mbadi stated the newly crowned champions merit national recognition from government's highest level.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Harambee Stars draw one-all with Lesotho in Pretoria friendly

    Kenya's Harambee Stars were held to a 1–1 draw by Lesotho in an international friendly at Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Thursday, with Frank Odhiambo scoring for Kenya in the 17th minute and Thabo Makhele equalizing for Lesotho in the 70th. The sides will meet again on Sunday at the same venue.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Harambee Stars field youth side against Lesotho in Pretoria friendly

    Kenya's national football team will face Lesotho in an international friendly at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, with head coach Benni McCarthy using the match to test new faces ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Several players including defenders Deon Woodman and Sydney Agina, winger Sammy Hena-Kamau, striker Micah Obiero, and goalkeeper Caleb Kramer are set for their senior international debuts.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. 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

  5. Raila's bodyguard recounts final moments during India stay

    Maurice Ogeta, Raila Odinga's longtime bodyguard, spoke for the first time about the veteran politician's final morning in India, recounting that Raila was undergoing routine treatment and light morning exercises at his villa.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. Defender Ouma returns after 10 months injury to face Lesotho

    Defender Eric Ouma is back for Harambee Stars after nearly a year sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon, and will help guide a youthful squad against Lesotho in a friendly in South Africa on Thursday as Kenya prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

    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

  3. Gor Mahia win 22nd league title in Mashemeji Derby rivalry season

    Gor Mahia won the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League with 69 points (20 wins, 9 draws, 5 defeats), their record-extending 22nd title. The rivalry with AFC Leopards shaped the season and helped define the campaign's momentum.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Gor Mahia present KPL title trophies to Raila Odinga's family

    Gor Mahia, crowned 2025/2026 Kenyan Premier League champions, presented two trophies to Mama Ida Odinga at the family home in Karen to fulfill a wish from the late Raila Odinga, the club's former patron.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Gor Mahia wins 22nd FKF Premier League title

    Gor Mahia were crowned FKF Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season, securing their record 22nd league title and Kenya's most successful club record. The club clinched the championship with two matches to spare after arch-rivals AFC Leopards dropped crucial points.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. FIFA President congratulates Gor Mahia on 22nd league title

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Gor Mahia FC on winning the 2025/26 Kenyan Premier League season, their record 22nd domestic league title, which Infantino said reflects their consistent efforts and results throughout the campaign.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. FKF Premier League clubs establish transition committee for 2026/27

    FKF Kenya Premier League clubs have resolved to establish a Transition League Management Committee to oversee the top flight league starting the 2026/27 season. The move follows discussions among league chairpersons and aims to pursue structural, administrative, and governance reforms while exploring a return to independent league management.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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