Gor Mahia honchos urge fans on ahead of Mashemeji Derby

Gor Mahia have urged fans across the country to throng the Nyayo National Stadium for Sunday’s crunch Mashemeji Derby showdown.The league leaders will host AFC Leopards in a match in which both bragging rights and points will be fought for. Gor in particular are in dire need of points, as any slip-up could see Tusker FC leapfrog them with the league at the homestretch.##NAJAVA_MECA_7244857##Club CEO Raymond Oruo has called on club supporters to show up in large numbers as the players need their support in the run-in for their 20th title in history.”I think we will urge the fans to turn up in large numbers; the team is doing well, we are on the homestretch, and this is where they come in, and this is where we urge the supporters because the boys need their support. The last push towards the title is important,” he told the club’s media.The administrator was quick to downplay the notion that the match would be straightforward, with Ingwe currently struggling; the 12-time league winners have won just one of their last seven games. The Patrick Aussems-led team has not beaten Gor Mahia in the last seven years in any competition.”It will be far from a straightforward game; even the first leg you saw ended in a barren draw, and the derby, as you know, has no respect for form; it is a derby and must be given the due respect that it deserves. We urge the fans to come in large numbers. Let’s keep the faith; it is coming,” he added.Gor Mahia Haka #MashemejiDerby is here with us, how many goals do we score against our in-laws, AFC Leopards? pic.twitter.com/OX4yXWxRDS— Sally Bolo (@SallyBolo) May 10, 2023 On his part, club vice chairman Francis Wasuna called on fans from all walks of life to show up at Nyayo Stadium for Kenya’s biggest club football match.”I am not talking just to K’Ogalo fans but all football fans because this is the highlight of the Kenyan Premier League; they should turn up in numbers to watch the game.”.The long-serving administrator exuded confidence that his side will see off competition from the likes of Tusker and Nzoia Sugar to reclaim the title this season.”For us, K’Ogalo, it is a very important game because right now we are on top of the table and the fate of winning the league is in our hands. We do not rely on other teams who are behind us to make mistakes; we are lying to ourselves to get the job done, and we need the 12th man to achieve this.”.The match will start at 4 p.m. and be aired by Azam TV.Spanish La Liga to set up football camp in Kenya

  

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