Mashemeji Derby Best Performers Combined XI

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Mashemeji Derby Best Performers Combined XI

Evans Ousuru 21:00 - 30.03.2025

AFC Leopards nullified Gor Mahia's dominance in the Mashemeji and here is how the players performed.

The much-awaited 96th Mashemeji derby at the Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, ended in a scoreless draw.

Despite the hype surrounding the match, no team between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia managed to break the deadlock. Stats indicate a blanched match but who impressed in the Mashemji derby. Pulse Sports Kenya brings you the combined XI.

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Lewis Opiyo 7/10

The AFC Leopards shot stopper had to be alert to parry Sheriff Musa's thunderous shot midway in the first half. He was again called into action early on in the second half but managed his clean sheet.

Paul Ochuoga  8/10

Tasked with replacing  the now departed Ronney Onyango at right back, the overlapping defender delivered quality crosses and defended well. He was unlucky not to provide an assist after his pinpoint cross found Sheriff Musa who failed to convert. 

Alphonce Omija 7/10

Gor Mahia sprung into life in the second half after riveting to a 3-4-3 formation with Omija given room to burst forward. His magical left foot allowed Gor Mahia to torment the let flank at will, forcing Lewis Bandi on the back foot all the time. 

Odhiambo Kaycie 7/10

The commanding left-footed centre back displayed leadership, maturity and composure in Ingwe's ever-improving defense. 

Semo Samuel 7.5/10

Pocketted Gor Mahia striker Gedeon Bendeka. Won 80 percent of his aerial duels and never put a foot wrong in the entire 90 minutes. 

Sheriff Musa 6/10

The Dazzling winger was hot to handle and caused Ingwe defense all sorts of trouble with the ball on his feet. Although he failed to score, his performance s were eye-catching.

Kelly Madada 7.5/10

The prodigy, playing in his only second Mashemeji derby, carried his job in the central midfield with maturity. He dominated the midfield and prevented Gor Mahia from threading dangerous passes. He received a standing ovation upon his substitution.

Enock Morrison 7/10

The Ghanaian was the commander-in-chief of Gor Mahia's midfield. He created three clear-cut chances despite playing in a defensive midfield role. 

Alpha Onyango 6/10

Onyango failed to get his name on the scoresheet but his work rate  in midfield, coupled with his experience saw Gor Mahia dominate the second half. He is the reason Leopards stayed in their half for the better part of the second half. 

Maxwell Otieno 6/10

Otieno made some good runs into Gor Mahia's 18-yard box but he couldn't to much.

Gedeon Bendeka 6/10

The Congolese orward was starve of service from the midfielders and wingerss althogh he kept Leopards' defense on toes.