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| One of the hired limousines that will be used to ferry Gor Mahia players to Kasarani Photo by Boniface Okendo. |
BY TONY ANELKA
One would wonder what the green army has in store for the big day when they will officially be given the KPL trophy on Sunday. Well, like any other big celebration, other than the trophy itself, a lot will unfold and it will start with the style of entry to the match venue.
Gor Mahia office has organize what can be termed a ‘classy and elegant’ plan in which players will ride in hired limousines all the way from town to the match venue and probably make a lap of honor before going into the dressing room.
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| Gor Mahia Fans (Green Army) cheering their team in a past match |
Exclusively speaking to The Standard, Gor Mahia first vice chairman David Kilo who is chairing the preparation committee for Sunday’s event, confirmed hiring of the luxurious cars from Home Limos and Events, he clearly indicated how well they have prepared for the big day. “This is the day we have all been waiting for as Gor Mahia family and we have to take all the strides to make it a worthy day for our players and fans as well. Many teams eyed the trophy but our boys achieved it through their frantic efforts on the pitch and so, we, as an office have to treat them in a special way like special people and for that case, they will ride in the limousines”, said Kilo.
In praising fans, Kilo applauded the spirit of Gor Mahia fans and how well they have stood with the team through the bumpy road to glory. “ Gor Mahia fans are fantastic and their never say die spirit has pushed the team in the recent seasons to give players morale to offer their 100% on the pitch. The office is working with a section of fans headed by Ben Agunda who is one of the fans coordinator to make Sunday a big day for all of us”, he concluded.
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Gor Mahia has won the title after 18 years and all their fans are more than happy to see their team being crowned champions of the biggest football title in Kenya this year. With such a title going to Gor Mahia, a lot of colour is expected on Sunday because this is one fan base that always goes beyond the 90 minutes of matches to show their level of creativity.