Gor Mahia FC has drawn a hard line against the booming trade in fake replica jerseys, warning that those behind the illicit sales will face legal consequences. In a forceful statement dated January 20, 2026, the Kenyan giants stated that counterfeit kits are not only illegal but also strip the club of vital revenue and damage its relationship with the official kit manufacturer.
Identified perpetrators to face the law
The club revealed that information shared by commercial partners has helped pinpoint some of the sellers, and those individuals and groups “will face legal action without exception,” the statement signed by Secretary General Nicanor Arum declared. Gor Mahia described the trade in knock-off shirts as a direct attack on the club’s finances and reputation, and vowed to pursue offenders through the courts.
Fans enlisted as frontline defenders
Gor Mahia appealed to its sprawling network of branches and supporters to join the fight. The club urged fans to be vigilant, report suspicious sellers, and buy only official merchandise to protect both the K’Ogalo brand and the community that sustains it. “Your vigilance is essential to protect our brand and supporters,” the statement read.
Merchandise matters for club sustainability
Merchandise sales are a cornerstone of Gor Mahia’s revenue model, funding operations, player welfare and long-term development. The club has been professionalising its commercial structures in recent seasons, and the leadership says stamping out counterfeit products is now a top priority to safeguard those investments.
Operational updates and season-ticket plans
The anti-counterfeit warning arrived alongside broader operational notices. Gor Mahia outlined new stewarding procedures, branch re-affiliations and media guidelines, and confirmed that season-ticket structures are being finalised with availability to be announced soon. The club reminded stewards that the Chief Steward coordinates game-day assignments and that payments follow the club’s established policy.
A wider movement across the league
Gor Mahia’s campaign is not isolated. Other clubs, including Shabana FC, have launched similar drives to curb the sale of fake jerseys, signalling a league-wide push to protect intellectual property, revenue streams and the integrity of Kenyan football.
