AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda believes his team has been inferior in the Mashemeji Derby for the last six years due to Gor’s experienced gained from the continental scene.Ingwe have not won a derby game for the last six years. Their last triumph over their eternal rivals came in March 2016 when Lamine Diallo came off the bench to score the winner seven minutes from time to earn his team the bragging rights.🟢 | MASHEMEJI DERBY Of the past derbies, which one is your most memorable one, what happened, what were the scores and who were the goal scorers if you can remember? Let’s talk #MashemejiDerby ahead of the Sunday’s big fixture. #Sirkal | #Betsafe pic.twitter.com/B8XF1GRbEt— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) May 6, 2022 At the moment, both teams are not thriving in the local scene, Ingwe are tenth in the log with 38 points, while Gor, with eight more occupy the 5th spot and are ten points off league leaders Kakamega Homeboyz, six matches before the season comes to a close.Speaking ahead of Sunday’s derby that will be stated at the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani, the football administrator said the superiority has been down to the experienced earned by Gor from playing in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.“We have been losing to Gor because they have for a long time participated and gained a lot of experience from their continental assignments while we have been confined to local matches due to our poor form,” he told the Star.Ingwe are enjoying a good run in the league this campaign with largely a youthful squad but Shikanda anticipates a tough game at Kasarani. He also opines that stage fright plays a part in derby losses.#INGWE 🫶. pic.twitter.com/zgIiYipGDy— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) May 5, 2022 “It won’t be an easy match. I know a lot of people are tipping us to carry the day given our recent outstanding form but many times good players fail to impress in the Mashemeji derby due to stage fright and the pressure imposed by fans.”The match will kick off at 3 PM.
