• Gor Mahia receive Ksh 10 million from President William Ruto at State House
• The funds will support the club’s preparations for the next CAF Champions League
• Each player and technical staff member will get Ksh 100,000 as a bonus
• The club secured their 22nd FKF Premier League title with 69 points
• They finished five points ahead of bitter rivals AFC Leopards

Gor Mahia’s preparations for continental football have received a major boost after President William Ruto awarded the club Ksh 10 million. The Kenyan champions visited State House on Sunday afternoon to present their trophy following a successful domestic campaign.

The Head of State gave the money as a personal donation. The club will use these funds to get ready for next season’s CAF Champions League. This comes after K’Ogalo won their 22nd FKF Premier League crown.

Charles Akonnor’s side collected 69 points from 35 matches to seal the title. Bitter rivals AFC Leopards finished second with 64 points, five behind the champions.

During the trophy presentation ceremony, President Ruto praised the team for their excellent performance. He highlighted their rich history and recent achievements.

Additionally, every member of the playing squad and the technical bench will pocket Ksh 100,000. This individual reward recognises their hard work throughout the season.

• Ksh 30 million three-year sponsorship deal announced by Kansai Plascon Kenya
• Immediate Ksh 1 million bonus awarded for winning the 2025-26 FKF Premier League title
• Additional Ksh 1.5 million pledged for CAF Champions League preparations
• Special K’Ogalo Wall Cover campaign to raise extra funds for continental competition
• Gor Mahia qualified for Champions League after securing record 22nd league crown

Gor Mahia have secured a major financial boost ahead of their return to continental football. The record 22-time champions have signed an improved three-year sponsorship agreement with Kansai Plascon Kenya worth Ksh 30 million.

The Japanese paint manufacturer announced the deal on Friday in Nairobi. The new contract replaces a previous one-year agreement signed in December 2025. It comes after K’Ogalo clinched the 2025-26 Football Kenya Federation Premier League title with two matches remaining. The club finished the season with 69 points, five clear of bitter rivals AFC Leopards.

Enami Kota, Managing Director of Kansai Plascon Kenya, praised the team’s efforts. He presented an immediate Ksh 1 million reward for winning the championship. Kota also pledged an additional Ksh 1.5 million to support the club’s preparations for the CAF Champions League.

“As Gor Mahia head to continental competition, we understand the burden,” Kota stated. “Plascon operates in 17 African countries. We know the high costs involved. This support will help meet those challenges.”

The company also unveiled a special fundraising initiative. A unique K’Ogalo edition of their Wall Cover product will launch in July and run for four months. A portion of the sales revenue will go directly to Gor Mahia’s Champions League fund.

Club Patron Eliud Owalo welcomed the partnership. He called it a powerful example of corporate investment in local sport. He urged other businesses to support community clubs.

Chairman Ambrose Rachier expressed gratitude for the long-term commitment. He noted that sustainable success requires reliable partners. The club hopes to replicate their 1987 African Cup Winners’ Cup victory during their upcoming continental campaign.

• Moses Shumah claims three major honours at Power Dynamos FC end-of-season gala
• Kenyan forward named Top Scorer and Fans’ Player of the Year in Zambia
• His goals fire the club to the 2025/2026 Zambian Premier League title
• Benni McCarthy omits in-form striker from latest Harambee Stars squad
• Player targets CAF Champions League spotlight to boost AFCON 2027 hopes

Kenyan football fans are asking one simple question. What must Moses Shumah do to wear the national team shirt?

The striker has just enjoyed a remarkable night in Zambia. He dominated the Power Dynamos FC 2025/2026 Awards Gala. He took home three prizes. He won the Top Scorer award. He won the Fans’ Player of the Season. He also lifted the Footballer of the Year trophy.

Shumah plies his trade in the Zambian Premier League. This competition is very physical. Many foreign strikers struggle to find the net there. However, Shumah quickly became the main man in attack for Power Dynamos. He found the net on a regular basis. His energy and commitment helped the club secure the league championship.

The club’s technical bench named him Footballer of the Year. The supporters voted him their favourite player. These awards prove how vital he was to the team’s success.

Despite this success, Shumah faces a bitter disappointment. Benni McCarthy recently announced his latest Harambee Stars squad. The new head coach did not include the in-form striker. Supporters expected McCarthy to select players based on current form. They believed a Kenyan winning major honours abroad would automatically earn a call-up.

The exclusion has sparked a heated debate across the country. What are the exact rules for selection? If winning the golden boot and a league title overseas is not enough, what is?

Shumah still has a chance to change the coach’s mind. Power Dynamos will compete in the CAF Champions League next season. This is Africa’s most prestigious club competition. The forward can prove his quality against the continent’s best sides. He hopes strong performances there will convince McCarthy to pick him for the AFCON 2027 finals.

For now, Shumah remains Kenya’s most decorated player without a national cap.

• Themba Zwane credits Denis Onyango with teaching Mamelodi Sundowns players the mentality required to win trophies
• The Uganda Cranes goalkeeper has won a record 12 Premier Soccer League titles during his career in South Africa
• Sundowns are chasing an eighth consecutive league crown and a second straight CAF Champions League final appearance

Mamelodi Sundowns skipper Themba Zwane has revealed that veteran shot-stopper Denis Onyango remains the true leader behind the club’s long period of dominance. Speaking on the Pitchside podcast, Zwane explained that he still consults the Uganda international before making important decisions, despite Onyango now playing a reduced role on the pitch.

Onyango joined the Brazilians in 2011 from Mpumalanga Black Aces after winning three league titles with SuperSport United. Zwane recalled how the goalkeeper immediately changed the culture at Chloorkop. “He taught us young players that we must adapt to a winning mentality,” Zwane said. “Even today, he directs us and reminds the new players about our club culture.”

The 38-year-old has collected nine Premier Soccer League medals with Sundowns, adding to his previous three with SuperSport. This makes him the most successful player in the history of South African top-flight football. He was also named the best goalkeeper in Africa when Sundowns captured their maiden CAF Champions League trophy in 2016.

Currently, the Tshwane giants stand on the brink of further history. They are closing in on an eighth straight domestic championship, which would hand Onyango his 13th personal league medal. The team also faces AS FAR Rabat next month in a two-legged final as they seek to defend their continental crown. Although he now serves as backup to Ronwen Williams, Onyango’s influence in the dressing room continues to shape the club’s pursuit of silverware.