The FKF Premier League action is set to intensify this weekend as Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards prepare for the much-anticipated second leg of the Mashemeji Derby. This thrilling fixture, which pits two of Kenya’s biggest football clubs against each other, will take place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 pm, and fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a captivating encounter.
Organizers have announced that 45,000 tickets will be available for sale, with 5,000 of them allocated to the VVIP section and the remaining 40,000 for regular ticket holders. To avoid the last-minute rush, supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Regular tickets are priced at KES 300, while VVIP tickets will be sold for KES 5,000. It’s important to note that no physical tickets will be available for purchase at the stadium gates. All ticket sales must be made online via tikiti.co.ke, with sales officially closing on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Additionally, parking at the stadium will cost KES 300.
This particular Mashemeji Derby arrives at a crucial point in the season, as Gor Mahia, currently sitting in second place on the FKF Premier League standings with 53 points, are in close pursuit of leaders Kenya Police FC, who are at the top with 55 points. With the title race heating up, a win for Gor Mahia could see them reclaim the top spot, depending on the outcome of Kenya Police’s match against Bandari FC, which will be played on Friday, May 9, at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa.
On the other hand, AFC Leopards, positioned sixth in the standings with 42 points, are also determined to finish the season strongly. While the rivalry between the two clubs is well-known, Leopards will be looking to dampen Gor Mahia’s title ambitions while boosting their own standing in the league. The stakes are high for both teams, and the intensity of the derby is sure to make for an unforgettable spectacle.
In the lead-up to this massive clash, the weekend will also feature several other important FKF Premier League matches. On Friday, May 9, Nairobi City Stars will host Mara Sugar FC at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi, while KCB FC will face Shabana FC at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. Bandari FC will take on Kenya Police FC in Mombasa, with all matches set to kick off at 3:00 pm.
Saturday, May 10, will see a busy schedule of matches. Mathare United will face Kakamega Homeboyz at Dandora Stadium starting at 1:00 pm, followed by Sofapaka FC taking on Kariobangi Sharks at 4:00 pm at the same venue. In Machakos, Posta Rangers will go head-to-head with Bidco United at 1:00 pm, followed by a 4:00 pm clash between Tusker FC and Murang’a Seal FC.
The FKF Premier League action this weekend promises plenty of excitement, with crucial matches set to unfold across the country. However, it’s the Mashemeji Derby that will undoubtedly steal the spotlight, as Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards square off in what is sure to be an exhilarating encounter. Fans can expect high tension, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments as these two historic rivals battle it out for supremacy.
