Gor Mahia responds to juju claims in Mashemeji derby by AFC Leopards’ Levis Opiyo

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1 year ago

September 29, 2024

Story by Martin Moses

Gor Mahia have distanced themselves from claims of using black magic during the highly-charged Mashemeji derbies
The statement came after Leopards’ goalkeeper Levis Opiyo claimed that an unnamed staff in Gor Mahia uses dirty tricks on him
Opiyo has promised to lead Ingwe to victory over the record champions when they meet later this year

Gor Mahia have clapped back at AFC Leopards’ goalkeeper Levis Opiyo after he claimed the club uses dark magic (juju) during Mashemeji derbies.

Opiyo ruffled feathers last week when he claimed that an unnamed Gor Mahia steward uses juju on him during the games involving two of Kenya’s most popular clubs.

AFC Leopards player alleges use of black magic

Opiyo, a former K’Ogalo player, alleges that he usually feels weak when he takes to the pitch during the derby.

“This guy was a friend of mine when I was at Gor. He always makes sure he greets me before the game. I felt weak during warm-up with our stewards confirming that something was up,” said Opiyo on Tiki Taka Show.

“It’s like he’s playing with me outside the field—with black magic. Whenever I play in a derby, I feel weak, and it only happens in those games.”

Opiyo’s record vs Gor Mahia

Since switching sides, Opiyo has faced his former employer five times, winning only once, losing twice, and drawing twice. He has often been criticised for his performance during the derby.

Gor Mahia have now rubbished his juju claims, with the club vice-chairman slamming Opiyo for unprofessionalism.

“We do not do that here. I find the topic of the use of black magic to win matches trivial. If someone else believes in it and its powers, that is his or her choice,” he told Mozzart Sport.

“I would advise him to secure the services of a serious and registered agent who will help handle such matters.”

When is the Mashemeji derby?

Opiyo, who claimed to have learned a way to beat the alleged use of black magic, promised to inspire Ingwe to victory when the two sides meet. The first instalment of the derby will take place on November 24.

Gor Mahia ace strikes referee with ball

Ekwutosblog had earlier reported that Gor Mahia goalkeeper Gad Mathews struck a referee with a ferocious shot.

Mathews inadvertently hit the match official with the ball during the second leg of their Champions League encounter against Al Ahly in Cairo.

EPL: Fulham must move on from defeat to Manchester City — Iwobi

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2 days ago

December 3, 2025

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Alex Iwobi says Fulham must stay positive despite their 5-4 defeat to Manchester City at Craven Cottage on Tuesday.

Marco Silva’s side put up a spirited display in the encounter, and were unlucky not to get at least one point.

Iwobi started the fight back by scoring the second goal for Fulham early in the second half.

The versatile midfielder’s compatriot, Samuel Chukwueze then rose from the bench to score two more goals for the Cottagers.

Manchester City, however, held on to go home with maximum points.

Iwobi stated that they deserved more from the game.

“I feel disappointed because we didn’t get anything out of the fighting spirit that we showed, but I think we have to take the positivity from the game,” Iwobi told the club’s official website.

Fulham will be away to Crystal Palace in their next Premier League game on Sunday.

EPL: Guardiola names team that impresses him everyday

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2 days ago

December 3, 2025

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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has named the Premier League club that has impressed him so much this season.

The Spaniard said that Enzo Maresca’s side have really impressed him with the improvement they make everyday.

Speaking after Manchester City beat Fulham 5-4 in the Premier League on Tuesday night, Guardiola pointed out that a team must remain consistent to win the title.

Pep Guardiola’s side closed the gap at the top of the Premier League to just two points behind Arsenal with the victory over Fulham, but the Gunners could maintain their five points lead with a win over Brentford on Wednesday night.

“Chelsea impresses me more and more every day with Enzo [Maresca], but it’s long,” he told reporters after the win.

“Premier League is so long, many things will happen. We won six Premier Leagues, four or five when we in December, January or February we were behind.

“The team who wins the Premier League is the team who grows during the months and this is what we try to do. No injuries, it’s so long.

“But at the same time, if we push, we will be better and push ourselves and control the situations better, the emotions and we will see what happens.”

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Outrage As ‘Biological Male’ Wins World’s Strongest Woman Event in Texas (Photos)

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1 week ago

November 26, 2025

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The 2025 World’s Strongest Woman final has sparked outrage after an alleged transgender athlete won gold.

American Jammie Booker, who is accused of being a biological male, beat Great Britain’s Andrea Thompson to victory at the event in Arlington, Texas.

According to Mail Online, Thompson walked off the podium, appearing to say ‘this is bulls***,’ while Booker celebrated. The Brit has since been crowned the ‘true World’s Strongest Woman’ by her coach and some of her peers.

Rebecca Roberts, a three-time winner of World’s Strongest Woman, has sensationally claimed that no one – not even the organizers – knew about Booker’s background.

Details on the American are not clear, but the publication sighted a YouTube video – uploaded to what appears to be Booker’s YouTube channel in September 2017, with Booker saying: ‘Everyone is dying to tell their own story and I am obviously no exception to that.

‘I’m 21-year-old trans woman with a history of abuse, struggling to stay true to herself while under the rule of her religious parents.’

On Monday night, Roberts posted a picture on Instagram that read ‘Protect Women’s Sports.’ She wrote alongside the picture: ‘I hold no hate toward transgender people. Everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the freedom to live their truth.

But I cannot stay silent about something that threatens the fairness and future of women’s strength sports. Transgender women, people born male, should not be competing in the women’s category.

This isn’t about identity. It isn’t about politics. It’s about the undeniable physical differences that exist in strength-based sports… differences that don’t disappear, and that matter more here than almost anywhere else. Women’s categories were created for a reason, and if we lose that, we lose the foundation of our sport.

‘What happened this weekend wasn’t transparent. None of us knew. Not even the organisers knew. And when fairness is taken by surprise, trust in the sport begins to crack.

‘My message is simple. Trans people belong in sport, but women’s divisions must remain biologically born female-only.

‘I love this sport. I have given my life to it. And I won’t ignore something that could quietly change it forever. Congratulations to @andreathompson_strongwoman… the true World’s Strongest Woman 2025’