In a landmark move aimed at ushering in a new era of transparency and accountability, Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia have announced a shift to online ticketing ahead of their midweek league clash against FC Talanta.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe defending champions will pilot the digital ticketing system during Thursday’s rescheduled fixture at Dandora Stadium, marking the club’s first-ever departure from manual gate ticketing, a sector that has often been dogged by concerns over revenue pilferage and unregulated access.Kenya U20 ace hoping to earn a move to Sweden after trialsThe development was confirmed through the club’s official communication channels, with Secretary General Nick Arum underscoring the significance of the transition.”Starting this Thursday in our league match against FC Talanta, we will deploy digital ticketing. The aim is to make tickets easily available to fans and streamline the whole process in terms of transparency and accountability,” said Arum.##NAJAVA_MECA_8868124##In addition to the digital platform, the club has also enlisted the support of its branch officials to assist with gate management and verification processes.This dual approach is expected to ensure a seamless experience for fans while safeguarding the integrity of ticket sales.Bandari coach given one more game to save jobThis strategic shift places Gor Mahia among a growing number of Kenyan clubs embracing digital ticketing solutions, joining AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks, who have already adopted the system.Notably, the online model has been lauded for its recent success during high-profile matches, including the Harambee Stars’ clash against Gabon and the Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.##NAJAVA_MECA_8868127##Both events witnessed impressive turnouts following the adoption of online ticketing through Tikiti.co.ke.Should the pilot prove successful, Gor Mahia’s transition could mark a significant turning point in how matchday operations are conducted in local football—a move that may inspire other clubs to follow suit as the game continues to modernise.Win for Kenyan duo in Armenia as Lenkupae sits out in AustraliaAs the club prepares to host FC Talanta under this new system, all eyes will be on how fans respond to the change and how effectively the digital rollout will be executed.
