… Additionally, the paint giants will shell out cash rewards for every league title won, every Mashemeji Derby victory over AFC Leopards, and any notable achievements in CAF competitions. …
… Akonnor added that he was still gutted by the 1-0 defeat to Leopards in the Mashemeji derby fixture last December although Gor Mahia secured a win in the return leg of the match, universally regarded as the pinnacle of Kenyan football. …
… From the first whistle to the final day at a packed Nyayo Stadium, the Mashemeji Derby did not just entertain fans, it helped shape the destination of the title.Every meeting between the two giants shifted momentum, lifted stadium attendance, and changed belief across the league. …
… They also bagged important victories against KCB, Shabana and Kakamega Homeboyz.The second leg of the Mashemeji Derby also proved decisive in the title race. …
Audio By VocalizeGor Mahia FC fans celebrate victory against AFC Leopards SC during their Kenyan Premier League match dubbed Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on April 16, 2026. …
… Citizen Reporter May 14, 2026 05:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani celebrates victory against Gor Mahia FC during their Kenyan Premier League - the 98th Mashemeji Derby …
… ays veteran coach Mwinano By John Kyanda May 12, 2026 06:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC players score against AFC Leopards SC during their Kenyan Premier League match dubbed Mashemeji Derby …
… Leading the table with 61 points, they are six ahead of AFC Leopards, who will not be in action this weekend due to a postponed match.K’Ogalo head to Mumias to face Kakamega Homeboyz with confidence, fresh from their 1-0 Mashemeji Derby win over AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium. …
Gor kipper Onyango reveals secret weapon for Mashemeji Derby success By Milton Ochieng April 28, 2026 04:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ochieng Ovella (L) of AFC Leopards SC fights for ball with Alpha O …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Odera has expressed pleasure with the competition between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this season, with K'Ogalo leading the table by four points with two matches remaining. Odera believes the rivalry has excited fans and elevated the standard of Kenyan football competition.
AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani said his team remain in contention for the Kenya Premier League title after a 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, moving within four points of leaders Gor Mahia with three matches remaining for both sides.
Veteran coach Branden Mwinamo expects the FKF Premier League title hunt to go down to the wire, with league leaders Gor Mahia and second-placed AFC Leopards in a tight race despite the latter trailing by seven points. AFC Leopards, who have a match in hand, could narrow the gap to four points with a win against Ulinzi Stars.
Sofapaka FC has been officially relegated to the National Super League following a 2-2 draw against Mathare United, ending their time in Kenya's Premier League for the first time since their 2009 promotion.
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.
Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owallo has fulfilled a KSh. 1 million pledge to the squad following their 1-0 Mashemeji Derby victory over AFC Leopards and urged the league leaders to remain focused in their title push with five matches remaining.
Gor Mahia won 1-0 against AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby, with Alpha Onyango scoring the decisive second-half goal. The victory extends Gor Mahia's lead at the top of the Kenyan Premier League table to six points.
Wonder Properties announced a partnership with AFC Leopards ahead of the Mashemeji Derby to support club operations, player welfare, and fan engagement. The firm said the sponsorship reflects corporate engagement with community-driven sports activities and youth development.
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.
Gor Mahia defeated AFC Leopards 1–0 in the 99th Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, with captain Alpha Onyango scoring in the second half. The victory opens a six-point gap at the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings, with Gor now on 61 points and Leopards on 55 with five matches remaining in the season.
AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia clash at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in the 99th Mashemeji Derby, which will likely determine the course of the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League title. Gor Mahia currently leads the table by three points; a Leopards win would level the teams on points and force a tense final five matches, while a Gor victory would extend their advantage to six points.
Gor Mahia have been promised a one million shilling cash reward if they beat arch-rivals AFC Leopards in a Kenya Premier League title race clash at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, with Club Patron Eliud Owalo confirming the incentive is only for a win. The encounter is decisive for the championship, with Gor leading on 58 points and Leopards second on 55 points.
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards clash in a crucial Mashemeji Derby that could significantly influence the Kenyan Premier League title race, with Leopards holding a psychological edge from their 1-0 reverse-fixture victory. This weekend's fixtures across the league also feature defining moments in the top-three race, mid-table consistency battles, and relegation fights as the season approaches its closing phase.