Gor Mahia vice-chairman Wasuna highlights three key K'Ogalo objectives in Mashemeji Derby

FKFPL Gor Mahia vice-chairman Wasuna highlights three key K'Ogalo objectives in Mashemeji Derby

Festus Chuma 20:43 - 08.05.2023

Wasuna also urged fans to turn up in large numbers and support the club.

Gor Mahia vice-chairman Francis Wasuna has revealed three crucial objects for the club ahead of the Mashemeji Derby against arch-rivals AFC Leopards  on Sunday. 

K'Ogalo are currently on top of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) table with 63 points, with defending champions Tusker following with 61 points, while Nzoia Sugar are third with 57 points.

Wasuna says he has no doubts that they can handle the growing weight of expectations and are treating the derby like any other fixture.

"We are not under any pressure. I have talked to coaches and players, and they are calm, but not that they are taking matters lightly. They know the importance of winning every game and not only Mashemeji Derby," he said.

"There will be three things that are important ahead of this match. First, we need three points; second, we need to keep momentum on top of the league; and third, we should be marching towards playing continental football.

"Right now, we are top of the table, so winning the league, our fate is in our hands, and we aren't relying on the other teams to make mistakes; we are relying on ourselves to keep the momentum."

Gor Mahia will be heading into the derby on the back of a goalless draw against relegation-threatened Wazito FC.

However, K'Ogalo have been the dominant force in the Mashemeji Derby over the last few years as they only tasted defeat back in 2016.