Kenya Premier League record champions Gor Mahia disclosed that they earned KSh7,011,500 in ticket revenues from the Mashemeji Derby held at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
The figure was confirmed in a brief statement from club treasurer Gerphas Okuku, who thanked supporters for “the outstanding turnout and unwavering support.”
The match ended with AFC Leopards securing a 1–0 victory. A first-half goal from Julius Masaba proved the turning point in the 98th edition of Kenya’s largest rivalry, held in front of a large crowd at Nyayo.
”We collected 𝐊𝐒𝐡.𝟕,𝟎𝟏𝟏,𝟓𝟎𝟎 from ticket sales during today’s derby match at Nyayo Stadium. Gor Mahia expressed sincere gratitude to their fans for the exceptional attendance and steadfast backing, as stated by club treasurer Gerphas Okuku on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
In the recent history of Mashemeji matches, the figure is associated with the highest gate receipts for the fixture. Match tickets were only accessible through langopass.com. Supporters also used a USSD code for rapid access. Ticket categories included.
Regular: KSh300
VIP: KSh1,000
VVIP: KSh5,000
Fans of both teams were advised to purchase tickets promptly, given that the Mashemeji Derby usually draws one of the largest attendances in Kenyan football.
Gate collection disclosure has become more widespread in Kenyan top-tier football, with both clubs and local media publishing totals following major matches. Increased reliance on online ticket sales and sold-out stadiums for high-profile matches has driven revenue upward in recent years, a pattern evident in numerous previous Mashemeji reports.
After losing the 98th Mashemeji Derby edition to AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia Vice President Sally Bolo believes that the setback serves as a wake-up call for the team in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.
Go back to square one.
Gor Mahia’s 1-0 defeat by Ingwe on Sunday resulted in K’Ogalo not having won in the Mashemeji Derby for three successive editions, following a draw both at home and away last season. After a dominant display by Fred Ambani and his team, Bolo has conceded defeat and acknowledged that Charles Akonnor and his side have lessons to learn from the loss.
“Losing one-nil at home is definitely not the end of the road; it’s a wake-up call to get back on track, reassess, and improve our performance for the next away fixture.” She explained that champions are measured by their ability to recover, not by their setbacks.
AFC Leopards took home the day’s biggest reward, while Gor Mahia managed a consolation prize at Nyayo.
