Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno is determined to lead his side to victory over AFC Leopards when the two sides face off in the Mashemeji Derby on Sunday at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.The two teams meet for the return leg, with the first leg—played on Sunday, 30 March at the Nyayo National Stadium—having ended in a barren draw.Much is at stake heading into the game, particularly for Gor, who are looking to defend the league title. They trail log leaders Kenya Police FC by two points, and with five matches to go, they have no room for errors in their quest for the championship.##NAJAVA_MECA_8910044##Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsLeopards, on the other hand, have little to play for in the remaining fixtures. They are no longer in contention for the title following a woeful 2025 in which they have won just four league matches.They are also out of the Mozzart Bet Cup, marking another disappointing season for the Fred Ambani-led team.Last week, Gor Mahia played Shabana FC at the Gusii Stadium in a chaotic game marred by fan clashes, but they managed to secure maximum points in a 1-0 win. Otieno, although admitting that Sunday’s clash will be tough, is targeting all three points.FKF draft 6-point anti-hooliganism plan after Gor Mahia, Shabana chaos”It is a tough match considering we are fresh from another demanding outing against Shabana in Kisii over the weekend. Still, I believe we shall do our best to beat AFC Leopards,” Otieno said in an interview with the Star.He added that they cannot afford any slip-ups in the remaining matches if they want to retain the title and extend their tally to 22.”Everyone at the club recognises the importance of this match. With only five matches remaining before the end of the season, we have reached a phase where we cannot afford to drop points. We are determined to lift the title,” he said.The game will kick off at 4 PM.CONFIRMED: AFC Leopards disqualified from Mozzart Bet Cup after losing appeal
