Gor's Akonnor, Mathare's Kamau trade accusations over greetings protocals

A heated exchange between Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor and Mathare United’s John Kamau marred the end of an otherwise thrilling FKF Premier League clash at the Kasarani Stadium on Thursday, where Gor Mahia claimed a 2–0 victory.

The altercation occurred moments after the final whistle following what appeared to be a misunderstanding over post-match greetings between the two tacticians.

Speaking after the match, Akonnor said the incident was the result of a minor misunderstanding that escalated unnecessarily.

“It was about greetings. He tried to approach me, but I was unavailable at the time. Maybe he wasn’t happy, but it was nothing serious,” Akonnor explained. “As coaches, we should respect each other regardless of the match outcome.”

In response, Kamau downplayed the incident, insisting there was no bad blood between the two.

“If you don’t greet me after the game, I won’t do the same. It’s that simple. But I don’t take it to be a personal thing,” Kamau said, noting that the issue was about mutual respect and principle rather than disrespect.

Despite the off-pitch tension, Gor Mahia produced a dominant performance on the field, securing a comfortable win that keeps them firmly in the title race.

The victory lifted K’Ogalo to second place on the league table with 12 points, just one point behind leaders Kakamega Homeboyz, who sit top with 13 points.

Mathare United, meanwhile, remain in eighth position with seven points after six matches.

As the league season progresses, fans will be hoping both teams shift focus back to football rather than sideline drama. Maintaining respect and sportsmanship between coaches, many believe, will set the right example for players and supporters alike.