Gor Mahia Moves Out of Nairobi After Kasarani Drama

Aerial view of the Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani in Nairobi.
Aerial view of the Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani in Nairobi.
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Gor Mahia have announced the shifting of their home fixtures from Nairobi County after chaos during a past match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. 

During the fracas at the Kasarani stadium between Gor and Vihiga bullets, it was reported that three people were injured. 

Speaking to TeamKenya.co.ke, Gor Mahia's Secretary General, Sam Ocholla confirmed that the club will be playing its home matches in Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega, Moi Stadium in Kisumu or in Narok stadium.

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"We are moving our games to Western Kenya, Kisumu, Buhkungu or Narok as we already know we will not be allowed to play at the Kasarani stadium because of the damages we caused,” Ochaola noted. 

He added that the Thika stadium ground was a bit rough and the club fears due to it being in constant use by teams its players will be exposed to injuries. 

During that previous match Vihiga bullets refused to get back to the pitch as they cited security breach with the FKF Caretaker Committee yet to give its verdict.

The club's Secretary General added that the body in charge of Kenyan stadiums Sports Stadia wants them to pay a total of Ksh1.2 million for damages. However, Ocholla claimed that the club would be challenging the fine.

“We are going to challenge some of the bills that were sent to us. The only damage our fans did was to the glass door.  

“That door cannot have been damaged to cost that amount of money. The said fight was actually outside the stadium not inside, so how can they tell us to repair things inside the stadium when the fight happened outside the gate's stadium,” Ocholla added. 

The 19-time Kenya premier League record holders' next match will be against four-time champions Ulinzi Stars at Moi Stadium in Kisumu.

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