The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has postponed Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards clash popularly known as Mashemeji derby set for Sunday 11th May, 2025.
The decision by FKF follows a directive by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to keep Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani unavailable ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
“The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) wishes to inform the public that the FKF Premier League match between Gor Mahia FC and AFC Leopards SC, originally scheduled for Sunday, 11 May 2025, has been postponed.
This decision follows recent developments regarding the availability of suitable venues for the fixture. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has directed that the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani – the initially proposed venue – remains unavailable due to final preparations ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), for which it is a designated competition venue.” said FKF
Efforts by CAF to have the derby played at Ulinzi Sports Complex failed after the management cited fear of vandalism and safety.
“CAF had further proposed that the fixture be moved to the Ulinzi Sports Complex and played behind closed doors to preserve CHAN infrastructure and maintain security standards. However, the venue declined to host the match, citing internal concerns around safety and the risk of vandalism.
Following these developments, FKF held a meeting with representatives from both Gor Mahia FC and AFC Leopards SC on Friday, 9 May 2025. The two clubs have been formally informed of the situation and are aware of the reasons behind the decision to postpone the fixture.
With no suitable venue currently available, FKF has resolved to postpone the match to a later date, which will be communicated in due course.
This fixture remains one of the most anticipated on the Kenyan football calendar, and we regret the inconvenience this change may cause to supporters, clubs, and partners.” said FKF
