Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Subscribe for a month to get full access

Premium

Limping AFC Leopards, Gor seek redemption in Mashemeji derby

Benson Omala

Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala (centre) celebrates his team's goal against Kariobangi Sharks during their Football Kenya Federation Premier League match at Kasarani Stadium on April 9, 2023.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

By  Cecil Odongo

Reporter

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Both teams have been struggling with Leopards yet to win a league match while K’Ogalo have not looked convincing even in some of the matches they have won
  • McKinstry is already feeling the heat from a section of Gor fans for dropping some of the experienced players who have helped K’Ogalo dominate the local league in recent years
  • Last season, Leopards ended a seven-year wait for a win over K’Ogalo in the derby and Juma is well aware what is at stake

Gor Mahia coach Jonathan McKinstry and his AFC Leopards counterpart Tom “Gaza” Juma will be under pressure to deliver a win when the two teams clash in the Mashemeji derby on Saturday.

Leopards host Gor in the 97th Mashemeji derby at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani from 4pm on Sunday. Gor has won 34 times, Leopards 29 while 33 ties have ended in draws.

Related

In the headlines