Gor Mahia’s Derby Woes: Money Troubles & Title Dreams Fade

In Summary:

Gor Mahia earned very little from their recent derby match, far less than expected, even though the stadium was full.
Club officials believe fans bribing their way in is costing the club a lot of money, prompting plans for new digital tickets.
A 1-1 draw in the derby makes it harder for Gor Mahia to win the league title, as Kenya Police FC is now very close to becoming champions.

Despite a packed stadium, Gor Mahia made little money from their recent derby, bringing in only KSh 2,152,700, far less than AFC Leopards’ KSh 6 million. This low income is largely due to fans bribing security to enter without tickets, hurting club finances. To fix this, Gor Mahia plans a digital ticketing system. On the field, their 1-1 draw with AFC Leopards hurt their title chances, leaving Kenya Police FC one point from becoming champions. Gor Mahia must win the final two games to have hope.

Low Ticket Sales Despite Packed Stadium

Gor Mahia earned very little from their recent derby match with Raila Odinga attending in Homa Bay. Photo courtesy.

Gor Mahia’s revenue from the recent Mashemeji Derby ticket sales amounted to only KSh 2,152,700.

Even with the stadium filled with supporters, the financial returns were surprisingly low.

In comparison, AFC Leopards generated close to KSh 6 million from their home derby earlier in the year, highlighting a considerable difference in earnings.

The Mashemeji Derby is Kenya’s most significant football rivalry and typically generates substantial revenue.

This recent low earning has caused concern. Given Gor Mahia’s large and loyal fan base, the small sum raised questions about the reasons behind this outcome.

Bribery Concerns Impact Club Finances

Sally Bolo attributes the low ticket revenue to corruption. She claims that certain fans pay stadium staff and police officers to enter the venue without buying tickets.

This practice severely impacts the club’s financial well-being.

“Fans need to stop this behavior and purchase tickets to support us,” Bolo posted on Facebook.

The club relies on these funds to pay players and cover its operational costs. To address this issue, Gor Mahia plans to introduce a digital ticketing system.

This new method aims to improve sales tracking and prevent fraudulent entry. Bolo hopes this will lead to increased income and fairer practices.

Derby Draw Jeopardizes Title Aspirations

A 1-1 draw in the derby makes it harder for Gor Mahia to win the league title. Photo courtesy.

The match between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards ended in a 1-1 draw. Austin Odhiambo scored for Gor Mahia before halftime. Brian Wanyama then equalized for AFC Leopards in the second half.

Gor Mahia pushed for a winning goal but could not secure it. This result has negatively affected their chances of winning the FKF Premier League title.

Kenya Police FC currently leads the standings with 61 points, while Gor Mahia has 55 points. Kenya Police FC now needs just one more point to claim their first league title.

Gor Mahia has two crucial matches remaining against Ulinzi Stars and Kenya Police FC. They must win both games to remain in contention for the championship.

Gor Mahia is a renowned Kenyan club with a rich history of winning trophies. However, this season presents significant challenges. The financial difficulties and the draw against AFC Leopards have left fans worried.

The move to digital ticketing is a positive step, but the outcomes of the upcoming matches will determine everything. If Gor Mahia falters again, Kenya Police FC could make history by becoming champions.