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Father & son moments as Gor Mahia ace tags dad along to title celebrations
01st June, 2026 07:34 AM
Amid the roaring crowds and the euphoric chaos of Gor Mahia’s Premier League title coronation at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, May 31, 2026, one quiet, powerful image stole the night.
It was Gor Mahia’s electric winger, Shariff Musa Sirengo, the undeniable bright spot of K’Ogalo’s title charge this season, walking hand-in-hand with his father.
In a deeply moving spectacle, Musa refused to let go of his dad’s hand, pulling him into every corner of the pitch to soak in the brilliant evening.
A medal for ‘Mzee’
At one point, the pacey winger stopped, took off his cherished winner’s medal, and gently placed it around his father’s neck.
Indeed, the Chesamisi High School alumnus has been the spark plug of K’Ogalo’s title charge this season and a darling off the pitch, but on Sunday night at Nyayo Stadium, he made sure the spotlight shone on someone else: his father.
Behind the celebration lies a story of profound grief, resilience, and an unbreakable bond. After the tragic passing of Musa’s mother, his father stepped up to become his entire world. Though not much remains disclosed about their private lives, Musa celebrated the man who saw him grow from a young boy with a dream into a league-conquering man.
A bond forged in loss
“It means a lot to me,” an emotional Musa said, his eyes locked on his dad. “He is the one who kept me going; the medal belongs to him, it is not mine. My mom passed on, but he supported me since I was a kid. Thanks a lot, Mzee. It means everything to me.”
For Musa, who is also a frontrunner for the Player of the Season award after his exploits in the season, this on-pitch triumph was never about personal glory. It was a debt of gratitude paid in full.
Elated father
His father, completely soaking in the moment, could barely contain his pride, revealing that seeing his son lift the trophy was a dream he once held for himself.
“I am more than happy,” his elated father shared. “I was also a football player, though I never reached these heights. My son has made it. He has all my blessings to go on and conquer the world.
Amid the noise of the new league champions, it was this quiet testament of a father’s sacrifice and a son’s gratitude that must truly have stolen the night for many.
