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Stadium unavailability ruined an exciting four-team tournament involving more clubs from region.
Twenty-time Kenyan champions Gor Mahia, in their quest to sharpen up and get in shape for the grueling CAF Champions League, have secured an international friendly match against Rwandan outfit Rayon Sports.
K’Ogalo are bracing for a return to the continents’ premiere club competition starting next month and have lined up the regional football powerhouse to obtain a competitive edge and give a good account in the continent.
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14:02 - 19.07.2023
TRANSFERS Gor Mahia midfielder invited for trials in Portugal
He will be under a three-month probationary period with the European outfit.
The club has set appearance in the group stage as the minimum target as they make a comeback to the champions league.
“The club was initially planning a tournament of four teams with Rayon Sports, Vipers of Uganda and Azam of Tanzania. The round robin tournament was due to be staged in Kenya but now that both Nyayo stadium and Kasarani have been closed the plan has been shelved,” a source within the club disclosed to Twiga
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14:30 - 18.07.2023
FOOTBALL: AFC Leopards to shift base to Ulinzi Complex as club projects losses following closure of Nyayo Stadium
Ingwe are staring at a drastic reduction in their gate collection once they move to the KDF-owned 1,000-seater stadium next season
Pressure to perform is high following a fairy run by Young Africans from the neighboring Tanzania who coasted all the way to the finals of last season’s CAF Confederation Cup.
Gor Mahia emerged Kenyan champions this year after piping Tusker by one point and have heeded to the numerous calls to sharpen the blunt side. They responded by beefing up their backline and midfield with new recruits.
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10:41 - 18.07.2023
STADIA Sports Kenya reveal why CAF banned Kasarani, Nyayo as renovation tender calls are floated
The two facilities in Nairobi alongside Eldoret’s Kipchoge Keino are set for a major facelift in readiness for the 2027 tournament if EAC Pamoja Bid is successful.
The club feels no need to add to their forward line with Benson Omala and Patrick Kaddu capable of leading the lines simultaneously. Coach Jonathan McKinstry is now focused on tuning the players to continental level fitness and mindset.
“The fixture with Rayon will be on 5th on August and it will definitely not take place in the country. We have to find a venue outside Kenya just for this fixture. We know Rayon are a good team who will show us where we are and we have to take the opportunity and capitalize fully on it,” added the source
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