Mashemeji Derby is the biggest football rivalry in Kenya.
The Mashemeji Derby, also called Ingo-Dala Derby, is the clash between AFC Leopards Ingwe and Gor Mahia K’Ogalo. It’s the oldest and most heated rivalry in Kenyan football, going back to May 5, 1968. Mashemeji means “in-laws” — referencing the cultural ties between the Luo and Luhya communities. 044f
Next Derby: April 26, 2026
- Teams: AFC Leopards vs Gor Mahia — 99th edition
- Date/Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 3:00 PM
- Venue: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
- Stakes: This is a title decider. Gor Mahia are top with 58 points, AFC Leopards 2nd with 55 points. If Gor wins, they go 6 points clear. If Ingwe wins, they level on points with 6 games left 8477
Form coming into the derby
Both teams bottled chances last weekend:
- AFC Leopards lost 3-0 to Kenya Police FC
- Gor Mahia drew 0-0 with Bandari FC 8477
Leopards beat Gor 1-0 in the first leg on Dec 7, 2025, so K’Ogalo want revenge. 044f0101
Head-to-head record
- Total meetings: 98
- Gor Mahia wins: 34
- AFC Leopards wins: 29
- Draws: 35
- Biggest win: Gor Mahia 4-1 Leopards, Nov 10, 2019 044f
Tickets & attendance
Only 18,000 fans will be allowed at Nyayo — 78% of capacity — because it’s classed as a “high-risk fixture”. Expect heavy security, ticket checks, and controlled entry. 0101
How to watch: Live on Azam Sports 4HD a386
Over 30,000 fans are expected to want in, and with the title on the line, this 99th Mashemeji Derby is massive. c2f2
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