Mashemeji Derby venue confirmed

The Mashemeji Derby will be played at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, May 8, 2022, Gor Mahia, through their Secretary General Sam Ochola, have confirmed.

Initially, the record Kenyan champions had picked the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex for the biggest match in the land but had to reschedule after various considerations.

The match is scheduled for a 3 PM EAT kick-off, with tickets retailing at Ksh 200 for regular and Ksh 500 for VIP on the day of the match starting at & AM EAT to 2 PM EAT.

"Gor Mahia FC is proud to inform the general public and K'Ogalo fans in particular that our match against AFC Leopards will be played at Kasarani Stadium on the 8th May, 2022. Gor Mahia FC EC appeals to all our fans around the country to come out in large numbers and support our team on this particular match," a communication from the club's Secretary General read.

Back in March 2022, Gor Mahia were banished from staging their games in Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Stadium owing to fan trouble witnessed in their clash against Vihiga Bullets, a match whose fate lies at the SDT to date.

Since then, the club has been shifting base between Moi Stadium in Kisumu and the William Ole Ntimama Stadium in Narok for their home clashes.

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Earlier, Ocholla had revealed that they made the decision to move the game to the newly-opened ground in Kisumu to also make some valuable income from the gate collections expected from a large turnout.

“As the club top brass we have reached a decision that we will host AFC Leopards at Jomo Kenyatta. The club is currently serving a ban on hosting its matches in Nairobi and since this is the biggest game of the season, we have brought it to Kisumu where the club enjoys fanatical support so that they can also feel part of the team. We also hope to cash in on a huge turnout,” Ocholla was quoted on Nation weeks ago.