No Love lost: See how hot couples lit up Mashemeji derby [Photos]

Football
By Chrisphine Magak | Feb 15, 2019
Couple poses for photos at the Mashemeji Derby [Courtesy]

There may be no love lost between archrivals AFC and Gor Mahia, but their recent Mashemeji derby went down with the scent of love hovering over Sports Centre Kasarani and fans dressed to kill.  

Fans were dressed to kill [Courtesy]

SportPesa, the League title sponsors, decided to reward the best couples with a memorable Valentine’s night in Nairobi. But fellow fans had to vote online to determine the winners.

Couple poses for photos at the Mashemeji Derby [Courtesy]

“Love is in the air thanks to the #MashemejiDerby Valentine’s edition! Vote for your favourite couple from the derby and give them a chance to spend a memorable night in Nairobi this Valentine’s weekend,” SportPesa wrote.

AFC Leopards fans [Courtesy]

More than a dozen couples were identified for the competition. The Nairobian caught up with two front-runners.

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