Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have provided an update on the availability of striker Benson Omala ahead of the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby.The Mashemeji Derby, pitting Gor Mahia against their arch-rivals AFC Leopards, will finally be staged on Sunday, 30 March 2025, at Nyayo National Stadium from 1600 hrs.Musonye warns fans ahead of Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo StadiumThe derby had twice been postponed due to the unavailability of a suitable venue to host such a high-stakes match, but with the reopening of Nyayo National Stadium, the derby can now be played.Kenyan giants Gor Mahia re-signed the 2023/24 FKF Premier League Golden Boot winner Benson Omala to bolster their attack in the second leg, but seemingly, they will have to wait for a little longer to have him in action.##NAJAVA_MECA_8804857##Speaking exclusively to Mozzart Sport, K’Ogalo CEO Raymond Oruo confirmed that the derby might just have come too soon for the Kisumu Day alumnus.“No clearance yet. The matter has been referred to FIFA player status,” said Oruo.Sold out Nyayo? FKF contradicts earlier stance on Harambee Stars vs Gabon ticket salesOmala joined Lebanese Premier League side Safa SC after a stellar performance with Gor Mahia but his stay was cut short after suffering an injury coupled with security concerns in the country back in late 2024.The instability in the West Asian country forced Omala to return home, and he attracted a number of FKF Premier League clubs, but it was his former employer who won the race and re-signed him.##NAJAVA_MECA_8807979##The Kenyan giants had hoped to use the striker immediately and especially in the Mashemeji Derby but that will not happen because he is yet to be issued with an International Transfer Certificate (ITC).The transfer saga was anticipated as Safa had initially indicated that Omala is still their player and must return to Lebanon to play as he is not up for sale.KCB Group buys 75pc stake in ex-FKF boss’ fintech firmThe 23-year-old is already training with Gor Mahia after several weeks of back-and-forth with the Lebanese club.Ahead of the Sunday derby, Gor Mahia are third with 42 points and have a game in hand, while Leopards are fifth with 36 points to their name.
