Gor Mahia Gate Collections Soar Amid 1-1 Draw With Ulinzi Stars

Gor Mahia were held to a 1-1 draw by Ulinzi Stars in their fifth FKF Premier League match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Despite the stalemate, the club had reason to celebrate as a strong fan turnout boosted gate collections.

Their previous fixture against Mathare United on Thursday, October 30, which ended in a 2-0 victory, had seen sparse attendance, but Sunday’s crowd helped recover the revenue lost midweek.

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Gor Mahia treasurer Gerphas Okuku revealed that the club had generated KSh 1,323,800 from ticket sales during their match against Ulinzi Stars, in a post shared on the club’s official X (Twitter) handle.

He highlighted that the strong attendance not only boosted revenue compared to the previous midweek fixture but also demonstrated the fans’ continued commitment and enthusiasm for the team as they strive to improve their standing in the league.

“REPORT. A total of 𝐊𝐬𝐡.𝟏,𝟑𝟐𝟑,𝟖𝟎𝟎 was collected from ticket sales in our match against Ulinzi Stars at Kasarani today,” the post read.

“A big thanks to all fans for the support. The collection is a testament to our unity as we continue pushing upwards.”

Gor Mahia have recently been fined KSh 300,000 by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Disciplinary Committee, and the gate collections from the Ulinzi Stars match may be used to help settle this fine, easing some of the club’s financial pressures.

Gor Mahia weree fined following serious security breaches during their recent league match against Bidco United.

The fine relates to chaotic scenes that erupted during the FKF Premier League season opener on September 21 at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

The committee found Gor Mahia culpable for failing to maintain adequate order and security after sections of their fans reportedly forced entry into the stadium amid ticketing issues, leading to disorder and clashes with police.

In addition to the financial penalty, which must be paid within 14 days, Gor Mahia was issued a formal warning to exercise greater diligence in its crowd management for future fixtures.

Meanwhile, Ulinzi Stars ended Gor Mahia’s winning streak, which had seen them claim four successive victories.

Gor Mahia began the season with a 1-0 loss to Bidco United but quickly bounced back with a 2-0 win over Sofapaka.

They then secured a 1-0 victory against KCB, followed by a 3-0 triumph over Posta Rangers, and most recently defeated Mathare United 2-0.