Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards clash in the 97th Mashemeji Derby in Homa Bay on Monday and here is how you can catch the action plus what is at stake.
Gor Mahia will host AFC Leopards in the 97th Mashemeji Derby at Raila Odinga in Homa Bay County on Monday.
This is the first time the high stakes clash is being staged out of Nairobi with Homa Bay getting the hosting rights due to the unavailability of Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums, which are undergoing renovations ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championships.
Homa Bay is a special place for Gor Mahia as the club traces its roots from the area which adds to the pressure as K’Ogalo would not want to annoy the gods by losing to their eternal rivals at their backyard.
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This therefore promises to be a special encounter and what’s more, Gor Mahia must win if they want to retain their slim hopes of winning the FKF Premier League title for a third year in a row and record-extending 22nd.
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards played out a goalless draw when the two teams last met at Nyayo Stadium on March 30 but coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno, who is holding forte following the sacking of Sinisa Mihic last month, knows he cannot drop any point on Monday.
When and Where Will the Mashemeji Derby Be Staged?
The 97th Mashemeji Derby will take place at Raila Odinga Stadium Homa Bay, popularly known as ROSH, on Monday June 2.
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Time and Where to Watch 97th Mashemeji Derby
The high stakes match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm Kenyan time and will be live on Azam TV. Fans with Azam TV decoders can tune in to Azam3 HD while those without can watch via the Azam TV Max app on their mobile phones.
What is At Stake in the Mashemeji Derby?
Besides three points, pride is at stake for both host team Gor Mahia and visitors AFC Leopards as neither would want to lose against the enemy.
However, in the grand scheme of things, Gor Mahia must win to keep their slim title hopes alive as they are on 54 points with three matches remaining while Kenya Police, who have 61 points, need one more win from two games to be crowned.