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Kenyan sides Gor Mahia and Kenya Police have their work cut out after setting up meetings with Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek in their respective CAF competitions.
Gor Mahia and Kenya Police face acid tests in their CAF inter-club competitions after making it to the second preliminary round where Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek await.
Gor Mahia thrashed El Merreikh of South Sudan 5-1 on Sunday, and 5-2 on aggregate, in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League while Kenya Police beat Ethiopian Coffee 1-0 on aggregate in the Confederation Cup to seal their places in the next round.
However, it is not an easy task that await them as K’Ogalo face the reigning champions Al Ahly of Egypt while Police also take on cup holders of Zamalek.
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17:29 - 25.08.2024
CAF Champions League: Gor Mahia confirm dreaded date with Al Ahly after tossing out poor El Merreikh
Despite going a goal down early on in the game, Gor Mahia toyed with El Merreikh all game and deservedly beat the Sudanese side 5-1 in the end.
Both Kenyan teams will have home advantage in the first leg, Al Ahly visiting Nairobi between September 13 and 15 while Zamalek also come to the country between the same dates.
“Our CAF Champions League campaign starts with a trip to face Gor Mahia,” Al Ahly posted on social media once the tie was confirmed
It is a tough outing for Gor Mahia against Al Ahly, the record 12-time winners of the competition, who have also claimed the last two titles.
The Egyptian giants have no equals on the continent and K’Ogalo have their work cut out if they have to avoid a hiding.
Gor Mahia ran riot on Sunday when they silenced their South Sudanese opponents but will have to find a fine balance between defence and attack to have any chance against Al Ahly.
A positive result will be needed at home before the return leg in Egypt between September 20 and 22.
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19:04 - 25.08.2024
CAF Confederation Cup: Kenya Police edge Ethiopian Coffee to set up date with Egyptian giants Zamalek
Kenya Police will face Egyptian giants Zamalek in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup following their win over Ethiopian Coffee on Sunday.
K’Ogalo have faced Egyptian opposition before but it ended in disappointing fashion despite a positive home result. Gor took on Zamalek in the 2018-19 season, losing 4-0 away before winning 4-2 at home, and will pray that they have another victory on home soil this time around.
Meanwhile, it is new territory for Kenya Police who are featuring in the continental competition for the first time.
The law enforcers have work to do against Zamalek, who are the Confederation Cup champions, a competition they have won twice, and are also the second most successful club in the Champions League with five titles.
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17:50 - 25.08.2024
AFC Leopards go top of the league after thrashing Mathare United in season opener
AFC Leopards made a statement of intent as they hammered Mathare United in their opening match of the season.
It calls for proper planning from both Kenyan sides as a place in the lucrative group stages is at stake for all teams, hence the increased competition.
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