Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga gifted Gor Mahia, Mara Sugar FC, and match officials with a Sh1.1 million cash reward during a Kenya Premier League (KPL) match on November 30, 2024.
The game was held at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County, where Raila, a passionate supporter of Kenyan football, announced the cash rewards.
“For the referees, I am giving you Sh100,000. K’Ogalo, who have traveled from Nairobi and are the champions, will receive Sh700,000,” Raila said. Mara Sugar FC was awarded Sh300,000.
The FKF Premier League race entered its 11th week, with Gor Mahia seeking to build on their midweek 2-0 victory against Kakamega Homeboyz. The record Kenyan champions moved up to fifth place in the FKF Premier League standings following their 2-0 win over Mara Sugar FC.
Gor Mahia’s goals came in the final minutes of the match, with Austin Odhiambo scoring in the 87th minute and Gideon Bender sealing the win in the 92nd minute.
The victory marked Gor Mahia’s second win under interim coach Zedekiah Otieno, following the dismissal of their Brazilian head coach, Leonardo Neiva.
Elsewhere, other matches played on November 30, 2024, saw Nairobi City Stars face Bandari FC at the Police Sacco Stadium, Kakamega Homeboyz clash with Shabana FC at the Mumias Stadium, and Talanta FC take on Posta Rangers at the Kenyatta Stadium.
December 1 will kick off with more action, including AFC Leopards facing Kenya Police at the Kenyatta Stadium, Ulinzi Stars hosting Mathare United at the Ulinzi Stadium, Bidco United taking on KCB at the Kenyatta Stadium, and Murang’a Seal battling Tusker FC at the SportPesa Arena.
The FKF Premier League standings as of December 1, 2024, have KCB at the top of the table, followed by Bandari FC, Mara Sugar FC, Tusker FC, and Gor Mahia in fifth place.
