On June 1, 2022, Gor Mahia celebrated their victory in the Madaraka Cup, a prestigious football tournament in Kenya.
The team, led by captain Philemon Otieno, emerged victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout against their arch-rivals AFC Leopards, winning 6-5.
The match, held at Nyayo Stadium, was attended by thousands of fans donning green and blue jerseys, the colors of the two teams.
Collins Shivachi gave Leopards a 1-0 lead in the 34th minute, but Gor Mahia's Austin Odhiambo equalized with 20 minutes left on the clock.
With the score tied at 1-1, the match proceeded to penalties, where both teams converted five penalties each, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
Ingwe's Peter Thiong'o missed his shot, giving Gor Mahia the upper hand, and Austin Odhiambo sealed the win with a low shot in the right side of the post.
Gor Mahia walked away with Sh1 million in prize money, promised by the government, represented by Sports CS Amina Mohammed.
This victory marked the sixth consecutive year that Gor Mahia had beaten AFC Leopards, with the two teams having met 95 times, with Gor Mahia winning 33 encounters and AFC Leopards securing 28 victories.
