Why 98th Mashemeji Derby has been postponed to December
Thousands of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have been dealt a blow after the postponement of the 98th Mashemeji Derby that had been set for this weekend...
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The highly anticipated 98th Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, initially scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed to December 7 due to venue unavailability.
- The match is now set for Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Nyayo Stadium.
- The original venue, Kasarani Stadium, was allocated to Nairobi United for a CAF Confederation Cup match.
- Nyayo Stadium is unavailable due to preparations for a government event, a national state function ahead of the World AIDS Day Commemorative Event.
- This marks the third time the fixture has faced scheduling issues this year, highlighting concerns about Kenya's sports infrastructure.
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