GINI WASEKAO
Gini Wasekao!
(This thing we have taken). This is the talk in the Gor Mahia fans stands even
as the team scents for a double- a KPL title and the GOTV Shield. Even as we
await the confirmation of these two major titles; I am a disappointed Gor Mahia
fan. It is official, the gods have spoken that we are destined for a GOTV “Mashemeji
Derby” final after on Sunday AFC Leopards continued their dominance over
Sofapaka.
Ingwe beat the
stubborn 2009 League champs 2-0 in the GOTV shield semis to book a final date
with arch-rivals Gor Mahia; at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani.
But my
disappointment points way back to Saturday’s game pitting Gor Mahia against
Sony Sugar. We did edge out Sony 4-2 on post-match penalties in the GOTV semis
at Moi Kasarani.
I watched in
dismay as the match was overshadowed by violence after our fans attacked Sony
Sugar goalkeeper Wycliffe Kasaya.
The game was
a boiling point- litmus test since four weeks ago; a match involving the two
clubs was abandoned in Awendo, after Gor scored the second goal. To date; the
matter is yet to be decided upon as the appeals committee of Football Kenya
Federation (FKF) is expected to issue a ruling later this week.
But back to
Kasarani or Kisirani as they call it; and Kasaya had allegedly insulted the
fans who immediately after the final whistle cornered and rained blows and kicks
on him.
It took the
intervention of Gor scouts, who to me did a recommendable job; and acted fast
to save Kasaya from serious harm as they whisked him to the dressing room to
receive treatment.
Some fans
were overheard claiming that the goalkeeper had insulted them while others said
it was revenge for Kasaya’s alleged attack on Gor goalkeeper Jerim Onyango
during their Kenya Premier League (KPL) second leg match recently.
The said
match ended prematurely and is a subject of an appeal before the relevant FKF committee.
Sony Sugar has come out guns blazing claiming they will take legal action. FKF
chairman, Sam Nyamweya has also pledged to discipline rogue fans.
But questions
are also arising on the apparent security lax. How were fans allowed inside the
pitch without restraint; putting in danger the lives of both sets of players?
As Gor Mahia’s
staunch follower, I condemn the hooliganism depicted on Saturday. These few
goons must be punished since they are the few out to spoil the team’s good run.
We now await
our “shemejis” for the final derby!
GINI WASEKAO! DONGE!!!
BY Embukane Vincent
Libosso.
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