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… Management recently reiterated its backing for Akonnor to steer the club to greater heights, despite an early exit from the CAF Champions League and a final loss to Rwandan giants Rayon Sports in the CECAFA Club Championship.
Gor Mahia keeper Kevin Omondi reclaims Akonnor’s trustCitizen Digital
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Gor Mahia to launch KPL title defence against Murang’a SealCitizen Digital
… Club Secretary General Nicannor Arum has pointed out that Akonnor recently guided the club to a league title and a run to the regional finals, where they lost to Rwandan side Rayon Sports. …
Gor rally behind Akonnor after CAF Champions League exitCitizen Digital
… Gor Mahia, meanwhile, enjoyed an impressive CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign in Rwanda, reaching the final before losing 2-1 to hosts Rayon Sports after extra time in Kigali. …
Muhiddin: AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia set for explosive KPL title raceCitizen Digital
… dow._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Winger Sharrif Musa, who scored Gor's equalizer in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final against Rayon Sports …
Gor Mahia resist interest in key players ahead of demanding seasonCitizen Digital
… August 11, 2026 01:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Gor Mahia players and members of technical bench appreciate their fans by way of clapping after their CECAFA Kagame Cup final against Rayon Sports …
Migori Youth face Gor Mahia test in Green Legacy CupCitizen Digital
Rayon Sports sink Gor Mahia in extra time to lift CECAFA Kagame Cup By Jackson Kilonzi August 07, 2026 11:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia players and members of technical bench appreciate their …
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
Audio By VocalizeGor Mahia will have a chance to end a 41-year wait for the Cecafa Kagame Cup title when they take on Rwanda's Rayon Sports in ytoday's final, with the Kenyan champions hoping to complete a memorable run in Kigali. …
Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought?The Standard
… The Brewers finished third in their group after defeats to Al Hilal and Rayon Sports before ending the tournament with a 2-0 victory over KVZ.Reaching the CAF Confederation Cup group stage would be a major achievement for Tusker both on and off the pitch, as it comes with increas …
Tusker to face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in CAF Confederation Cup qualifiersGor Mahia keeper Kevin Omondi has regained form and is back in contention for the starting eleven after being sidelined for an extended period. Coach Charles Akonnor praised Omondi's performance in a 1-0 victory over APS Bomet, commending his acrobatic saves and confident display.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia keeper Kevin Omondi has regained form and is back in contention for the starting eleven after being sidelined for an extended period. Coach Charles Akonnor praised Omondi's performance in a 1-0 victory over APS Bomet, commending his acrobatic saves and confident display.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia launch their 2026/2027 Kenyan Premier League campaign against Murang'a Seal at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back from a 7-1 aggregate loss to Egyptian side Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League and a 2-1 loss to Rayon Sports in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have backed head coach Charles Akonnor despite the club's 7-1 aggregate exit from the CAF Champions League preliminary round at the hands of Pyramids FC. Club Secretary General Nicannor Arum said Akonnor should not be blamed, citing his recent league title and run to the regional finals where they lost to Rayon Sports.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin expects AFC Leopards and defending champions Gor Mahia to wage a fierce battle for the FKF Premier League title, with Leopards driven by their quest for a first league crown since 1998. Muhiddin believes Gor Mahia will be formidable once their injured players recover from the CECAFA tournament.
27 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 →
Gor Mahia will play newly promoted Migori Youth in the Green Legacy Cup on Sunday, August 16 at Nyayo Stadium in a charity match organised by Zamzam Foundation Kenya to raise funds for food security and environmental conservation projects.
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 →
Tusker FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani, hosting the first leg between September 4 and 6 before traveling for the return match a week later. The FKF Cup winners will advance to the second preliminary round if they eliminate Al Ahli Madani, with a place in the group stage at stake.
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 →
Kenya Police Bullets have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 CECAFA Qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League, alongside Tanzanian giants Simba Queens and Burundi's Top Girls. The regional qualifiers will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from August 21 to 31, with only the tournament winner securing qualification to the CAF Women's Champions League finals.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has urged patience following his side's early exit from the CECAFA Kagame Cup after losing 2-0 to Rayon Sports, saying the tournament fulfilled its objective of preparing the team for the upcoming FKF Premier League and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns despite the disappointing results.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan side Tusker FC lost 1-0 to Rayon Sports of Rwanda in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, marking their second consecutive defeat in Group C and eliminating them from the knockout stages.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan side Tusker seek their first points at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after a 2-0 opening loss to Al Hilal, facing hosts Rayon Sports in Group C on Wednesday in Kigali.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the club is building a stronger, deeper squad to compete with Africa's elite in the CAF Confederation Cup, noting that quality recruitment and a favourable preliminary-round draw will be key to their continental ambitions.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker are competing in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, which begins Friday in Rwanda, as preparation for their return to continental football in the CAF Confederation Cup. Coach Julien Mette views the regional tournament as an opportunity to measure the team against East and Central African clubs before their first CAF Confederation Cup campaign since 1994.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia will play Rwandan club Rayon Sports in an all-expenses-paid friendly match on July 18 in Kigali as part of Rayon Sports' annual Rayon Day celebrations and season launch.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →