Kenyan Premier League side Gor Mahia FC captain Philemon Otieno has affirmed that the record Kenyan Premier League champions are ready for the new top-tier league campaign after going trophyless in the 2024/2025 season.

Speaking ahead of their league opener against Bidco United on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Otieno said that K’Ogalo have had a good preseason and the squad is looking forward to a good start to the upcoming campaign.

”We are in the last stages of preparation before the season starts, so far so good, the team is in good shape and we are ready to start on a high and compete all through,” Otieno said via Gor Mahia’s X account.

Otieno’s affirmation of readiness for the 2025/2026 Kenyan Premier League season comes even as the club has urged supporters to exercise decorum in the country’s new football atmosphere.

Call for decorum

In a statement released on Friday, September 19, 2025, Gor Mahia Secretary General Nick Arum appealed to the fans to continue their show of support to the former champions.

“We are thrilled to welcome you all to the 2025/26 Football season! Our campaign begins this Sunday, September 21st. We call on the entire Green Army to be the “12th player,” they are, pack the stadium and create the right atmosphere all through the season as we aim to make a statement in the competition.

The call comes at a time when Gor Mahia fans have been put on the spot over harassment of club officials and vandalising stadium equipment during high-intensity fixtures.

“We urge fans to maintain peace and exemplify the highest standards of good behaviour as one of our main goals this season is to win the league, secure a continental spot and rebuild with youth we have players who are committed to the cause, a number were released, some move to greener pastures but we have a solid team which include new additions,” Arum implored.

K’Ogalo also maintained that there will be no selling of physical tickets on matchday, with no stewards allowed at the entrance.

“The club will continue with the e-ticketing system. We strongly urge all fans to purchase tickets officially to directly support the club. Furthermore, management is finalising plans for a season ticket package to be launched soon. It’s important to emphasise that gates will be privatised and NO steward will be allowed to man the gates,” the statement read.