Gor Mahia Official Slams 'Cheating' Fans in Mashemeji Derby

Gor Mahia fans during the Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards one of Kenya's biggest fixtures. (Credit: Gor Mahia)

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Gor Mahia recorded massive turn out for the Mashemeji Derby. (Credit: Gor Mahia)

Gor Mahia Official Slams 'Cheating' Fans in Mashemeji Derby

Stephen Awino 22:00 - 04.06.2025

Gor Mahia vice chairperson Sally Bolo has condemned fans who cheat their way into matches, warning that such dishonesty threatens the club's financial sustainability and future.

Gor Mahia vice chairperson Sally Bolo has issued a stern rebuke to a section of the club's supporters, accusing them of undermining the team through dishonest practices during matches.

In a passionate post shared on Facebook, Bolo highlighted the troubling trend of fans bribing stewards and police officers to gain access to stadiums without purchasing valid tickets, a habit she warned threatens the financial sustainability of the club.

Her remarks followed revelations by club treasurer Gerphas Okuku, who disclosed that the gate collection for the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby in Homa Bay stood at only KSh 2,152,700.

Despite the stadium being visibly full during the clash between Gor Mahia and arch-rivals AFC Leopards, the revenue collected fell short of expectations.

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Mashemeji Derby Gate Collections Raises Questions

Mashemeji Derby.
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards played out a 1-1 draw in the 97th Mashemeji Derby in Homa Bay. Photo: Kevin Teya X

The vice chairperson has expressed dismay at the stark contrast between attendance and revenue figures, especially when compared to Gor Mahia’s recent match against Shabana at Gusii Stadium, which saw KShs 5 million collected at the gates.

Bolo questioned how a fixture of such magnitude as the Mashemeji Derby, featuring two of Kenya’s most popular football clubs, could underperform financially despite massive turnout.

"It's sad that some of our own would rather bribe a steward or police officer than buy a valid ticket. The stadium fills up, yet the gate collection is embarrassingly low," she lamented as quote by Citizen Digital.

Bolo called on fans to reflect on their conduct and recognize that their actions have long-term consequences for the club.

She emphasized that gate charges are not acts of charity, but rather crucial investments in the growth, management, and competitive strength of the team.

A Call for Integrity and Responsibility

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Gor Mahia players salute their fans after a past match. (Credit: Gor Mahia).

In her heartfelt appeal, Bolo urged fans to embrace honesty and uphold the values they claim to associate with the Green Army.

"Let’s stop cheating the badge we claim to love. Let’s hold ourselves to a higher standard,” she said.

Bolo's sentiments stresses that the path to financial independence for clubs like Gor Mahia requires the active and ethical participation of its fanbase.