The much-anticipated friendly match between Gor Mahia and Tanzanian giants Yanga FC, initially scheduled for Saturday, 22nd February, at the newly constructed Siaya Stadium, has been called off.Originally planned for January 2nd, 2025 as part of the stadium’s grand opening ceremony, the match was canceled, with Gor Mahia instead, facing Uganda’s Kitara FC.Gor beat Kitara 9-8 on penalties in a match attended by President William Ruto, his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni, and former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.##NAJAVA_MECA_8720391##Siaya County Governor James Orengo later announced a new date for the encounter, rescheduling it for February 22nd, and extended an invitation to fans from across East Africa for what the match.“Football lovers, fans across the country and East Africa, mark your calendars. The most successful club in Tanzanian football history, Yanga SC will face the mighty Gor Mahia, K’Ogallo Sirkal, at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium on February 22nd, 2025,” Orengo’s statement read in part.Ethical reasons behind Dennis Oliech’s rejection of Ksh 200 million offerHe also acknowledged that Yanga had missed the official stadium launch on 2 January due to their CAF Champions League match against TP Mazembe on 4 January, but expressed his gratitude to both teams for accepting the new invitation.“We now have a convenient date for this historic and iconic game, and I encourage all of you to come and witness it in Siaya,” he added.However, the game will not take place as planned.Gor Mahia CEO Raymond Oruo confirmed the cancellation, explaining that the postponement of the CHAN tournament and the continuation of both Kenya’s and Tanzania’s domestic leagues made it impossible to hold the match.Date and venue for Mashemeji Derby confirmed“The game is off. It is practically impossible to have the match at this time, so I can confirm it is canceled,” Oruo told Mozzart Sport.”We had initially planned to host the game during the CHAN break when both leagues were paused, but with the tournament’s postponement and the resumption of the Kenyan and Tanzanian leagues, it’s not feasible. Yanga have a game on the 23rd, and we also have a Cup match this weekend, making the game impossible to schedule.”Gor Mahia is set to face Bidco United in a league match on Thursday, followed by a Mozzart Bet Cup game against KSG Ogopa on Sunday.Police promise to unleash heavy artillery against Superior Hotel in Mozzart Bet Cup round of 64
