Kisumu turns into a carnival as Gor Mahia knock out Dero FC in FKF Cup
By Luke Oluoch, February 7, 2026Gor Mahia fans on Saturday, February 7, 2026, turned Kisumu town into a carnival mood with the club’s white and green regalia engulfing the city ahead of the Shield Cup round of 64 clash against Dero FC.
The clash at Mamboleo grounds was preceded by the fans swarming the stadium in dance and jubilation, each one keen to showcase his moves.
The jubilant crowd braved the scorching heat for a rare glimpse of their beloved team as the FKF Premier League knockout tournament provided the opportunity to watch Charles Akonnor’s charges playing at the lakeside town.
The jubilant fans were never disappointed in coming out in their usual element with drums and songs renting the stadium premises before the 3:00 pm kick.
Gor dispatches Dero
K’Ogalo geared up for the second clash of the FKF Shield Round of 64 tie that was curtain-raised by Amani Youth slumping to a 5-1 rout at the hands of top-tier side Kakamega Homeboyz.
The on-pitch action proceedings continue the celebratory mood as K’Ogalo repaid the massive show of solidarity with a goal in either half of the game to send the Division Two side packing.
The 2025 finalist rode on goals from Levin Odhiambo and Samuel Kapen, who featured in a changed team lineup and started the quest for the Cup tourney on a high.
The victory saw Gor Mahia join a host of FKF PL sides on a winning start to the 2026 campaign.
FKF PL teams cruise
Kakamega Homeboyz and Murang’a Seal were also on the wins, dispatching lower-tier sides in a one-sided rout.
Homeboyz thrashed Amani Youth 5-1 in a clash staged at Kisumu’s Mamboleo Stadium as Seal scored nine past a hapless Kahawa Pride.
Victor Haki led the TuriAMumbi thrashing of the lower league side, scoring a hat trick in the 9-1 scoreline.
Haki sparked the early rout with a well-placed header before Lucas Maina doubled the score.
John Kiplangat and the substitute pair of Macharia and Joe Waithira also joined the scoring party as Osborne Monday’s team made light work of their opponents.
Elsewhere, Ulinzi Stars rode a costly handling blunder by Kamel Park Rangers’ goalkeeper in a 1-0 win over the lower-tier side. Boniface Muchiri stepped forward to dispatch the decisive penalty after the keeper handled the ball outside his area.
The competition will continue on Sunday with AFC Leopards and Shaban FC among the teams on duty.
Fred Ambani’s AFC Leopards will be away to BB Bread at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
Ingwe were drawn against FKF Nairobi East Regional League side in the preliminary draw conducted on Thursday, January 29, 2026
The tie will be preceded by a mouthwatering fixture pitting Nairobi fans’ favourite club, the Githurai All-Stars, against former winners, Bandari FC, at 1:00 pm.