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Why 98th Mashemeji Derby has been postponed to December

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Referees involved in a confrontation betweent Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards players during a past Mashemeji Derby at the Nyayo National Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Thousands of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have been dealt a blow after the postponement of the 98th Mashemeji Derby that had been set for this weekend.

The derby, initially scheduled for Sunday, before being moved a day earlier to Saturday, has now been pushed to December 7 following fresh logistical complications due to venue unavailability.

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