The upcoming Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium this Sunday will feature stringent entry, parking, and vendor regulations. Gor Mahia, as the hosts, announced measures to control crowd flow, enhance safety, and manage revenue for the high-profile match.

• Parking at Nyayo Stadium will cost Sh100 per vehicle, while food and beverage vendors will pay a minimum fee of Sh500 for access.
• Only 18,000 fans, approximately 78% of the stadium’s capacity, will be admitted in accordance with Sports Kenya guidelines for high-risk fixtures.
• Gor Mahia secretary-general Nicanor Arum confirmed the deployment of 130 stewards and over 300 police officers from various units to manage security and crowd control.
• A women’s derby between Gor Mahia Queens and AFC Leopards Queens will serve as a curtain-raiser at 11:30 am, with gates opening at 9:00 am.

The delayed Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards will finally take place on Sunday, with Gor Mahia leading the league by five points. This 98th edition arrives at a crucial moment in the season, stirring memories of past high-scoring encounters.

• The derby’s biggest victory saw Gor Mahia defeat Abaluhya (now AFC Leopards) 5–1 on February 22, 1975.
• Laban Otieno scored the only hat-trick in Mashemeji Derby history during that 1975 match.
• Another thrilling derby on August 2, 1986, saw AFC Leopards edge Gor Mahia 3–2 at City Stadium.

The draw for the expanded 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 teams for the first time, is set to take place on Friday, ahead of the finals scheduled from June 11 to July 19 next year across North America.

• Teams are divided into four pots of 12 based on world rankings, with the four highest-ranked nations (Spain, Argentina, France, and England) kept in separate groups to prevent early encounters.
• The three host nations have been pre-assigned to groups: United States to Group D, Mexico to Group A (hosting the opening game on June 11), and Canada to Group B.
• The tournament will include an extra knockout round featuring a round of 32, meaning only 16 of the 48 teams will be eliminated after the 72-game group phase.