Awendo Green Stadium deemed unfit for Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar duel
Football Kenya Federation Premier League leaders Gor Mahia have confirmed that Awendo Green Stadium will not host Sunday, May 24, 2026 league clash against Mara Sugar after the venue was deemed unsafe for the fixture.
In a brief update shared by Gor Mahia on Wednesday, May 202, 2026, Gor Mahia stated that the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) had ruled out the Migori County-based stadium due to safety concerns ahead of the highly anticipated encounter.
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According to the statement, FKF has now instructed hosts Mara Sugar to identify and secure an alternative venue that meets the required safety and match-day standards before the game can proceed.
”Awendo Green Stadium has been ruled out for Sunday’s clash against Mara Sugar due to safety concerns; FKF directs hosts Mara Sugar to secure a suitable alternative venue,” the statement said.
Sports infrastructure
Earlier in the month, Gor Mahia criticised the state of facilities at the Mumias Sports Complex following their league clash against Kakamega Homeboyz on Sunday, May 6, 2026.
The two sides faced off in a crucial FKF Premier League encounter at the western Kenya venue, but the match was overshadowed by complaints regarding the condition of the stadium’s changing and sanitation facilities.
In a statement shared via Facebook after the game on Wednesday night, May 6, 2026, Gor Mahia revealed that the team was forced to remain outdoors before kick-off because the dressing room allocated to them was unusable.
According to the club, players ended up resting under trees and changing into their kits on the pitch due to the poor conditions inside the assigned room.
“If you were in Mumias on Sunday, you may have wondered why our boys were sleeping under trees and changing kits on the pitch just before kick-off against Homeboyz,” the club stated.
“We were handed what they call a ‘dressing room’… a small, filthy toilet that couldn’t even fit five people. We had no choice but to stay outside. Some facilities are just NOT worth it,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the latest development comes as stadium infrastructure and safety standards continue to attract attention in Kenyan football, with several venues across the country facing scrutiny over their readiness to host top-flight matches.
The uncertainty surrounding the venue is expected to affect preparations for both sides ahead of the weekend fixture, as fans now await communication on where the match will be played. The clash remains crucial for both teams as the FKF Premier League season heads into a decisive stage, with Gor Mahia seeking maximum points to strengthen their title ambitions, while Mara Sugar look to capitalize against the record league champions.
