'Standard' hosts Gor Mahia

By Tony Anelka

NAIROBI, KENYA: Standard Media Group hosted 2013 Kenyan Premier League champions - Gor Mahia on Thursday mid-morning at The Standard headquarters – Mombasa road.

Treated to what can be termed as ‘English breakfast’, the entire team plus the technical bench enjoyed their short stay at The Standard premises just after their early morning training session at City stadium.

Receiving the champions, The Standard and Game Yetu editor Robin Toskin said it was a pleasure to have the team for photo session.

“They are champions and indeed it’s a great pleasure to invite them for even a glass of water because at a time like this, everyone would love to have a moment with them,” said Toskin.

“Besides, it gives them a chance to have souvenir photos for their albums,” he added.

Standard Group is known for its commitment to develop Kenyan Premier League and local sports in general through its unrivalled coverage.

Gor Mahia players left The Standard premises for Parliament building where Homabay County Hon Gladys Wanga booked an appointment for the National Assembly Speaker to receive the Champions in his office for honourable lunch. The team have since been invited to the Tusker project fame show, hosted by Nairobi governor Evans Kidero, visited by former prime minister Raila Odinga, entertained at Hotel Intercontinental by Gor Semelango and treated to a luncheon by Kisumu Central members of parliament at Lavington.

Machakos County governor Dr Alfred Mutua is also to host the 13-time KPL champions on a date yet to be confirmed.

Game Yetu understands Gor Mahia could be hosted at the State House and Tuzo soon. Other than the trophy and the prize money they won, those are the benefits that come with being a champion and more are expected.

The Standard and Game Yetu congratulates Gor Mahia FC for emerging KPL 2013 champions.