Gor Mahia players celebrate Austin Odhiambo's goal during the 'Mashemeji' derby against AFC Leopards at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on April 21, 2024.
A whole pandemic has come and gone within those 10 years and guess what, AFC Leopards has not lifted a Kenyan Premier League trophy
It was impressive to see fans coming back to the stadium on Sunday
Statistics on how many fans attended and how much was raised are important not just for benchmarking and record-keeping purposes, but also to aid the media in proper reporting
Last weekend's ‘Mashemeji’ derby was a particularly special delight, first because Gor Mahia won, thereby making me look like a prophet (see my column last week), but also because for the first time in about a decade, Nyayo Stadium was filled to the rafters.
Ten years! That’s how long it has taken for fans to retrace their roots and reassume their support for the two oldest community clubs in the country. Ten years of us, the media, reporting that the derby is losing its sheen and shine, but still encouraging fans to attend.
