It is free entry for Wednesday Mashemeji derby

Football Kenya Federation premier league fixture featuring arch-rivals Gor Mahia against AFC Leopards would be free of charge for the fans seeking to watch the game at Nyayo national stadium.

The return game which doubles up as exhibition match for Madaraka Day celebrations comes three weeks after the first leg which was played at Kasarani stadium ending in a 1-1 draw.

🟢 | ANNOUNCEMENT

We have some good news here… Tomorrow’s match against Leopards at Nyayo Stadium @3pm to celebrate Madaraka Day will be free for all fans. No gate charges… (entry is FREE).

Tujae pale Nyayo vile inafaa wangwana.#Sirkal | @Betsafe_KE | #MashemejiDerby pic.twitter.com/o2UJiBQNFt

— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) May 31, 2022

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio la Umoja Presidential candidate Raila Odinga are expected to attend the game,with the former subsequently hosting both teams for state banquet at State House.

The head of state will use Wednesday’s tie as an opportunity to hand over the Sh24 million he promised the two clubs during the Mashemeji Derby played on May 8.

The winner of the Madaraka Cup will go home with Sh1 million, while the runners up will get Sh500,000.

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A friendly #MashemejiDerby 😊😊

📌 Nyayo Stadium

TUPATANE NYAYO #Betsafe #OursForever #INGWE pic.twitter.com/KmdEUzbMeZ

— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) May 31, 2022

Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have met 94 times with K’Ogalo winning 33 encounters and AFC Leopards securing 28 victories. The other 29 clashes have ended in draws.

AFC Leopards have not beaten Gor Mahia in the last six years. In this season’s league, Gor Mahia won the first leg 1-0, while the second leg ended in a 1-1 stalemate.