When the 2020/2021 CAF Champions Leagues draw was concluded in Cairo, it was least expected that the Kenya Champions Gor Mahia FC will once in its lifetime “re-unite” with most celebrated and former striker Jacques Tuyisenge in the early stages of the African famous League. Tuyisenge joined the Rwandese champions APR FC early this year after his short stint in Angola with Petro Atletico came to an end. But the first game scheduled in late November will be much exciting when Jacques meets his one-time co-striker Nicholas Kipkirui, each on the opposing side. Their combination on the opponent territory was…
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Gor Mahia first assignment in CAF Champions League has been set to begin in Rwanda and they will face Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Football Club (APR FC). It may seem an easy draw to some extent but the truth is that all teams which won their respective leagues are tough and are all determined to move to the first round. It will be a tough match since they also boast of good players like Tuyisenge who achieved a lot during his time here. We anticipate a tough matchAsst. Coach Patrick Odhiambo The was draw held in Cairo, Egypt on Monday, November…
Gor Mahia left-back Shafiq Batambuze has been released by Gor Mahia ahead of the 2020-21 season. The left-back penned a two-year contract with the reigning champions Gor Mahia FC in October 2018 picked a knee injury during a CAF Champions League against Aigle Noir of Burundi in November 2019, putting him out of action for a good period. The injury forced him to return to his native Uganda to seek treatment after it emerged that Gor Mahia had refused to assist him financially to undergo a knee operation. While in Uganda, Batambuze managed to undergo an operation after friends raised…
CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup reliminary and First Round is scheduled for Monday 9 November 2020 in Cairo, Egypt at 10:00 GMT. Gor Mahia qualified for the CAF CL after officially declared KPL Champions by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after the COVID-19 affected the league calendar. More news to follow.
Uganda assistant head coach Abdalla Mubiru has revealed how Gor Mahia and South Sudan’s striker Tito Okello can hurt them during the African Cup of Nations qualifiers to be played on Thursday 12th November 2020. Abdala singled out how the K’oGalo and former Vipers SC forward can be a great danger during the encounter at St Mary’s Kitende. “We can’t underrate our opponents because they have good players like Okello,” Mubiru said. “He is talented and if we allow him space, he can create the moments and hurt us because he carries that threat.” Okello decided to turn up for…