Gor Mahia head coach Jonathan McKinstry has implored fans to show up for the 95th edition of the Mashemeji Derby in large numbers.The defending champions will host their rivals AFC Leopards on Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium.Initially, the game was to be held at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos but Gor obtained clearance from Sports Kenya to have the match at Nyayo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8028464##With the derby fever pilling up, McKinstry is calling on fans from either side to spare time on Sunday and make way to Nyayo for the second leg of the fixture.”I want to encourage and rally supporters of both teams and everyone to come out and show up for the game and hopefully we have a good game,” said the league-winning caoch.The tactician who will be in charge of his fourth Mashemeji derby underscored the significance of the contest.”Mashemeji derby is a huge game not just in Kenya but for East African football. We want it to be a colourful day, a full stadium and we hope it will be a highlight of the season to have good football in front of a huge crowd.”Sports Kenya soften stance, allows Gor Mahia to host Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo StadiumGor will be hoping to continue with their good form in the derby, having won 10 of the last 15 meetings between the two sides.Leopards have won 1 out of the said number of rounds with 4 of them ending in draws.”The team will go out and give everything. It’s a big game for the players, they want to do well for supporters and themselves. We will give everything to collect the three points and make sure it’s a good weekend for the supporters,” he said.Fast-rising centre Manzur Okwaro shares his biggest career dreamThe North Irish tactician recognizes there is work to be done if Gor is to achieve the set goals.Both teams have had mixed results leading to this fixture with Gor collecting 10 points from a possible 15 points while AFC Leopards have collected 8 points from a possible 15.Last weekend, Gor won 3-1 at the expense of bottom-placed Nzoia Sugar while Leopards beat Posta Rangers 1-0.
