Fill Nyayo and watch Leopards fall – Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno rallies fans ahead of Mashemeji Derby

Gor Mahia capatain Phliemon Otieno, far (R), celebrates with teammates in a past match.

Fill Nyayo and watch Leopards fall – Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno rallies fans ahead of Mashemeji Derby

Stephen Awino 05:20 - 28.03.2025

Long-serving Gor Mahia player and captain Philemon Otieno is gearing up for one out of his two potentially last Mashemeji Derbies against AFC Leopards.

Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno has called on fans to fill Nyayo National Stadium and rally behind the team ahead of the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby.

ChatGPT said:The skipper, who is one of Gor Mahia’s longest-serving players, is set to play a key role as the champions gear up for a fierce title run-in battle.

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Otieno, now a senior member of the squad and still an influential figure within Gor Mahia despite limited playing time, has assured fans that his charges are determined to secure another victory in the Mashemeji Derby.

“Well, my expectation is that we are going to give, our best and make sure that we get all the maximum points,” expressed Otieno via Gor Mahia media eying another triumph.

“It's a big game. It's a special game. And, as Gor Mahia, we have to protect the bragging right and make sure that, we're victorious because AFC is a is a tough opponent, but we are looking forward to having a good game,” he added.

Last season during the 2023/24 campaign, the skipper guided the side to doing the double over Leopards, enroute to winning their record-extending 21st league title.

Otieno as assured fans of the same account when they take on Ingwe on Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium.

“Our preparation is going on well as you can see, and every player is very ready to give a good fight come Sunday,” said Otieno.

“They should expect a good game. And, also, I want to urge them to turn up in large numbers and come give us the support that we need as players. And as players, we will make sure that we play well and make them happy,” he urged.

The long-serving captain has the opportunity to end his tenure with the record champions with potentially another double over their arch-rival, enroute to their record-extending 22nd title.

Gor Mahia currently in third on the log with 42 points, trail leaders Kenya Police (45) and second-placed Tusker (44).