Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards fans hit the streets ahead of Mashemeji derby
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards fans chant along Moi Avenue, Nairobi ahead of the SPortPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Adrenaline is already building ahead of Sunday afternoon’s Mashemeji Derby between eternal rivals Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium.
Fans from both clubs hit the streets of Nairobi early morning donning the jerseys of their respective clubs. From Tom Mboya Street to Kimathi streets, songs of praise and drums could be heard from all sides.
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards fans chant along Moi Avenue, Nairobi ahead of the SPortPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
An AFC Leopards fan can't resist the tunes of Isukuti along Moi Avenue, Nairobi ahead of the SPortPesa Premier League match against Gor Mahia at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
An AFC Leopards fans' procession along Kimathi Street, Nairobi ahead of the SPortPesa Premier League match against Gor Mahia at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards fans chant along Moi Avenue, Nairobi ahead of the SPortPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Gor Mahia fans in song and dance next to the Tom Mboya Statue along Moi Avenue, Nairobi ahead of their Mashemeji derby clash against their eternal rivals AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
An AFC Leopards fan poses holding a banner emblazoned with the club colours and badge ahead of their Mashemeji derby clash against their eternal rivals Gor Mahia at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards fans pose for photos along Moi Avenue, Nairobi ahead of their titanic clash on May 7, 2017 at Nyayo Stadium. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU |
Gor Mahia's George Odhiambo vies with AFC's Salim Abdalla during their SportPesa Premier League match on May 7, 2017 at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
The battle was also taken to social media with banter between both sets of fans.
"Mashemeji wanatambua swagger ya #Gormahia001 #kogalo nyamnyam #sirkal matiyo #greenarmy #mashemejiderby." - Gor Mahia fan Jaro Soja posted on Facebook.
Former AFC Leopards player JJ Masiga tweeted a photo of his famous Mashemeji Derby.
My most memorable #MashemejiDerby, we (@AFCLeopards) won against Gor Mahia to be crowned East and Central Africa champs
"We all know #MashemejiDerby has its fair share of mad men. I didn't say you're one of them." Gor Mahia supporter Tom Bwana Tweeted.
Some AFC Leopards fans didn't leave either leave their chicken behind. It's derby day, all must be included! PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
AFC Leopards fans allied to the club's Kayole branch in song and dance next to Kencom House, Nairobi ahead of their SPortPesa Premier League match against Gor Mahia at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
THOU SHALL NOT MISS THE DERBY! A mammoth crowd of AFC Leopards fans along Kimathi, Nairobi ahead of their Mashemeji derby clash against their eternal rivals Gor Mahia at Nyayo Stadium on May 7, 2017. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
