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Mashemeji Derby

2026-04-242026-06-15

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Owallo was speaking after fulfilling his promise of KSh. 1 million to the squad following their hard-fought 1-0 Mashemeji Derby victory over AFC Leopards, a result that saw K’Ogalo open a six-point lead at the top of the table with five matches left to play.

    Owallo rallies Gor Mahia in title push with fresh support pledge
  3. Citizen Digital

    Gor Mahia edge AFC Leopards in Mashemeji Derby to extend lead at the top By Churchill Juma April 26, 2026 10:11 (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 thei

    Gor Mahia edge AFC Leopards in Mashemeji Derby to extend lead at the top
  4. Citizen Digital

    Wonder Properties, in a commitment to sports sustainability, announced its partnership with AFC Leopards ahead of Sunday’s Mashemeji Derby, one of the country’s most historic football games.

    Real Estate firm announces support for local football activities
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe stage is set for one of the biggest matches in Kenyan football as Gor Mahia take on archrivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium today (3 pm).

    It's 'do or die' Mashemeji Derby for AFC and Gor
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeGor Mahia opened a six-point gap at the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings after edging archrivals AFC Leopards 1-0 in the 99th Mashemeji Derby at a packed Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.

    Gor Mahia edge AFC Leopards to win 99th Mashemeji Derby
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAFC Leopards SC have been tipped to win the 99th Mashemeji Derby pitting them against Gor Mahia FC at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday.

    AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia clash in high-stakes Mashemeji Derby
  8. Citizen Digital

    Gor promised Ksh 1M incentive to upset Leopards in Mashemeji derby By Churchill Juma April 24, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC vs AFC Leopards SC during their FKF Premier League matc

    Gor promised Ksh 1M incentive to upset Leopards in Mashemeji derby
  9. Citizen Digital

    KPL preview: Mashemeji Derby set to shape title race By Conrad Wambua April 24, 2026 01:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AFC Leopards SC Victor Omune (R) in action against Gor Mahia FC goalkeeper Gad Math

    KPL preview: Mashemeji Derby set to shape title race
Sport

Gor Mahia secures 30 million shilling sponsorship with Kansai Plascon

The News

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

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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. 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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. 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

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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ex-striker Odera praises fierce FKF Premier League title race

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Leopards four points off KPL leaders with three games left

    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.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. KPL title race between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards highly competitive

    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.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Sofapaka relegated to National Super League after Mathare draw

    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.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

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. Gor Mahia patron Owallo pledges support amid title race

    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.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Gor Mahia defeats AFC Leopards to extend league lead

    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.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real estate firm partners with AFC Leopards for Mashemeji Derby

    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.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. 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

  4. Gor Mahia beats AFC Leopards 1–0 in 99th Mashemeji Derby

    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.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 April

  1. 99th Mashemeji Derby set to decide 2025–2026 league title race

    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.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. Gor Mahia offered 1 million shillings to beat AFC Leopards

    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.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mashemeji Derby shapes KPL title race, multiple promotion-relegation battles

    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.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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