Gor Mahia is gearing up for a crucial match against Nairobi City Stars on Sunday, June 25, at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, with hopes of clinching their 20th league title.

A victory in this match would solidify Gor Mahia’s position as the most successful Kenyan football club.

Gor Mahia final dates against City

Interestingly, Gor Mahia have faced City Stars three times on the final day of the season, and all three encounters ended in draws.

The first meeting took place in November 2007 when City Stars was known as World Hope and the match ended in a 2-2 draw. The subsequent matches in November 2008 and November 2010 also ended in 1-1 and 0-0 draws.

World Hope 2-2 Gor Mahia- 2007

World Hope 1-1 Gor Mahia- 2008

City Stars 0-0 Gor Mahia- 2010

Gor Mahia on final day

Gor Mahia’s performance on the final day of the season has been subpar since 2010, as they have managed only two wins. Out of their final-day fixtures, three have resulted in losses and six have ended in draws.

Their final day matches have produced a mix of results over the years. In 2010, they played out a goalless draw against City Stars.

The following year, they registered another goalless draw, this time against Sofapaka on the final day. In 2012, Gor Mahia dropped points with a 1-1 draw against Thika United, allowing Tusker to claim the title.

In 2013, Gor Mahia once again ended the season with a goalless draw, this time against Ulinzi Stars. However, they ended their winless streak on the final day in 2014 with a resounding 3-0 victory over KRA FC (now Ushuru FC) and were crowned champions.

They repeated this feat in 2015 by defeating Muhoroni 2-0 and lifting the league title without suffering a single loss throughout the season.

The following years saw mixed results for Gor Mahia on the final day. In 2016, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tusker due to a solitary goal from Allan Wanga.

In 2017, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Sony Sugar. In 2018, they lost 1-0 to Tusker and played out a 2-2 draw against Mathare on the final day of the 2018/19 season.

The 2019/20 season did not have a final day due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the 2020/21 season, Gor Mahia faced a 2-0 defeat against Nzoia Sugar on the final day. Last season, they did not feature in the final day match.

K’Ogalo results on final days

Nairobi City Stars 0-0 Gor Mahia -2010

Sofapaka Nairobi 0-0 Gor Mahia -2011

Gor Mahia 1-1 Thika United- 2012

Ulinzi Stars 0-0 Gor Mahia -2013

Gor Mahia 3-0 KRA FC-2014

Gor Mahia 2-0 Muhoroni FC- 2015

Gor Mahia 0-1 Tusker FC- 2016

Gor Mahia 2-2 Sony Sugar FC-2017

Tusker FC 1-0 Gor Mahia- 2018

Gor Mahia 2-2 Mathare United 2018/19

Gor Mahia 0-2 Nzoia Sugar 2020/21

Gor Mahia vs City Stars Head-to-head

In their recent encounters, Gor Mahia have shown dominance over Nairobi City Stars, emerging victorious in 13 out of their last 21 meetings. They have suffered three defeats while five matches have ended in a draw.

Gor Mahia’s offensive prowess is evident as they have netted a total of 32 goals against City Stars, while conceding only 14 goals.

In terms of points accumulated from these encounters, Gor Mahia have secured a total of 44 points.

Their strong track record against Nairobi City Stars positions them as the favourites in their upcoming match, as they aim to extend their dominance and secure a crucial win in their quest for the league title.

Last five meetings

04.02.2023 Gor Mahia 1-0 Nairobi City Stars
29.05.2022 Nairobi City Stars 2-3 Gor Mahia
30.12.2021 Gor Mahia 0-2 Nairobi City Stars
17.07.2021 Nairobi City Stars 1-1 Gor Mahia
16.05.2021 Gor Mahia 1-0 Nairobi City Stars

City Stars/Gor Mahia form

In their recent performances, Nairobi City Stars have been struggling, managing to secure only one victory in their last seven matches.

During this period, they have recorded five draws and suffered one loss. As a result, they currently find themselves in the 15th position on the league table with 34 points.

Their overall season record consists of eight wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses. In terms of goal statistics, City Stars have scored 36 goals while conceding 45.

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On the other hand, Gor Mahia FC, their upcoming opponents, have experienced mixed results in their most recent six league matches.

Despite this, they currently sit at the top of the league standings and will be determined to avoid any setbacks that could potentially allow Tusker to claim the title.

Gor Mahia have registered 19 wins, 10 draws, and only four losses.

They will win the league if:

• They defeat Nairobi City Stars on the final day.
• They can also win the league if they draw and Tusker draw or lose. In the case of Gor Mahia losing and Tusker drawing, they will tie on 67 points, but Gor Mahia have a superior point differential.
• If their closest challenger Tusker lose, they will be champions regardless of the final day’s result.