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AFC Leopards legend Peter Lichungu is calling for Ingwe and Gor Mahia to be provided a condusive environment to thrive so that Kenyan football can reap more.
AFC Leopards legend Peter Lichungu has called on stakeholders to strive in making the country's biggest clubs AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia vibrant and financially sound.
Lichungu's sentiments come ahead of the much-awaited mashemeji derby that is set for the Nyayo Stadium as the two football powerhouse rekindle their rivalry in Nairobi.
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12:13 - 19.11.2024
Mashemeji derby: Gor Mahia’s Philemon Otieno & Gad Mathews fire warning to AFC Leopards
Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno and goalkeeper Gad Mathews want to bounce back to winning ways against AFC Leopards as Ingwe host K’Oglao in the Mashemeji derby on Sunday.
The Ingo-Dala derby, which was first played 56 years ago, represents the oldest rivalry in Kenyan football history.
Lichungu, a product of the Green Commandos talent-nurturing conveyor belt, observed that both Ingwe and Gor Mahia had stood the test of time and have always had players in the national team. He says Harambee Stars, domestic leagues and the country will stand to benefit if the two clubs are afforded a more conducive environment to do business.
"We can't talk about Kenyan football without mentioning the two biggest clubs. Over the years, I have observed the national office try to fight the two clubs which is wrong," Lichungu told SportsBoom.
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11:00 - 18.11.2024
Six days to glory: Can AFC Leopards finally rewrite derby history against Gor Mahia?
On Sunday, all roads lead to Nyayo Stadium as AFC Leopards face Gor Mahia in Mashemeji Derby.
Gor Mahia are the record Kenya Premier League champions having won the gong 21 times as opposed to Leopards' 12 titles. K'Ogalo are the defending champions while Ingwe last won the title in 1998.
Despite having contrasting fortunes so far this season, fireworks are expected as the opportunity to scale up the table coupled with bragging rights are at stake. Last season, Gor Mahia completed a double over Ingwe, winning 2-0 in the first leg courtesy of Benson Omala’s brace and winning the return fixture 1-0 through Austine Odhiambo’s strike.
Fifth-placed AFC Leopards have 11 points from eight matches. Gor have claimed eight points, having played two matches less. "The value of the local league will go up if the two teams improve in terms of management and on the pitch. The national team will also benefit and the country will get something through sports tourism," the former Motcom player added.
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