Gor Mahia vs AFC Leopards: Preview, Time and Where to Watch 98th Mashemeji Derby

Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards face off in the 98th Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday and there is a lot at stake besides the three points.

A meeting of Kenya’s most popular teams, this is the biggest match on the FKF Premier League calendar and even with their contrasting forms, it still attracts the most interest.

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Gor Mahia will be the host team and come into the match out to bounce back to winning ways after a shock 4-1 defeat to APs Bomet while Leopards are seeking to stop a slide that has seen them draw two and lose one of their last three.

The 98th Mashemeji Derby fixture follows a run of 97 games when Gor Mahia have won 34, Leopards 28 with 35 ending in draws.

Gor Mahia head into the game top of the table with 19 points, same as second-placed Kakamega Homeboyz, after nine matches while Leopards have 14 from as many games.

The two teams played out a 1-1 draw last time out in June, having endured a frustrating 0-0 in March, and either side will be keen to secure the three points and bragging rights.

In recent years, it was until May 2023 that Leopards beat Gor Mahia, winning 2-1, having either lost or drawn with their eternal rivals since March 2016.

Over that period, the two teams played 14 matches, with Gor Mahia winning 11 while just three ended in draws. Since Leopards’ last victory in May 2023, K’Ogalo have since won twice before the two draws last season.

The match will kick off 3pm at Nyayo Stadium and will be live on Azam TV.