The much-anticipated Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards will now be played on June 1st, with the venue yet to be confirmed, Mozzart Sport can report.Originally scheduled for May 11th at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, the fixture was postponed following a directive from CAF, which advised the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) against using the stadium due to ongoing renovations in preparation for the CHAN 2024 tournament set for August.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931531##Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsGor Mahia, who had already begun ticket sales ahead of the initial date, turned down FKF’s proposal to shift the game to the Ulinzi Sports Complex, which can only accommodate 6,000 fans. Instead, the club requested two weeks to find a suitable alternative venue.Now, the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee has rescheduled the derby for Madaraka Day (June 1st), with Nyayo National Stadium identified as the preferred venue, having hosted the first leg earlier in the season. However, Nyayo is currently undergoing renovations ahead of the Kip Keino Classic set for May 31st, raising concerns over whether it will be ready in time for the derby.Shabana rakes in Ksh 1.4m despite home loss to Mara SugarA source close to the matter revealed to Mozzart Sport that while Nyayo remains the top choice, a fallback plan is in place in case the stadium is unavailable.“The date is confirmed—June 1st. We’ve already been informed. Nyayo is the preferred venue since Kasarani is still not ready, but it’s not 100% guaranteed due to ongoing renovations. If it’s not ready, a smaller venue like Ulinzi Sports Complex will be used. The federation has made it clear there will be no further postponements,” the source said.The derby could be decisive in this season’s FKF Premier League title race. Gor Mahia, with three games in hand, trails league leaders Kenya Police FC by seven points. A defeat to AFC Leopards—who are no longer in contention for the title—could hand Police their first-ever league crown.Iroegbu rallies Nairobi City Thunder as chase for first BAL win continues
