Raila and Daughter Land in England to Watch Gor Mahia Clash

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be at Goodison Park on Tuesday evening when KPL Champions Gor Mahia take on Everton in a historic match.

Gor must face their hosts without their top striker, Jacques Tuyisenge as they pursue another glittering chapter in their decorated history.

The Rwanda international missed the last window to link up with his teammates in England on Monday when his passport became stuck on its way from the British consulate in South Africa to Nairobi.

Tuyisenge made his own history at the National Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam on July 13, 2017 when he scored against Everton in their first meeting following their inaugural SportPesa Cup success in the same country a month earlier.

Net busters from former England captain, Wayne Rooney on his first outing since returning to his boyhood club and Kieran McDowell late on sandwiched between Tuyisenge’s leveller saw the English Premier League side prevail 1-2 in the end.

Kerr backed Burundi national, Francis Mustapha who joined the club mid season in June as one of those raring to take up the mantle and rattle in the goals for Gor.

“Even without Tuyisenge who is our main striker, our training had not been hampered but Mustapha looked on fire today (Monday) and that’s motivating,” Kerr underlined.

The Gor coach however, cautioned his side against being frozen by the sense of occasion in what for most of his team is the biggest game they have ever taken part.

“I hope the expectations for the game doesn’t get the best of the players. They just need to be organised and stick to the plan.

“I’ve got to use my common sense as I pick the first 11 and I have to be very cautious so as to select the perfect line-up,” Kerr added.

The record domestic league champions got the rare opportunity to get a second crack at Everton after retaining the SportPesa Cup with a 2-0 victory over Simba SC.

“I just need my players to enjoy the game, play with confidence and belief so we can give them a real test,” Kerr concluded. Captain Harun Shakava also talked up his team’s capabilities ahead of the highly publicised encounter.

“I have spoken to my teammates and urged them to take it all in with confidence so we can put on a great show.

“We have no pressure because of the fans watching back home, this is what we do and we are ready to do the best to make them proud,” he underlined.

The game will be live on Kenyan television channels- K24, NTV, KBC, Bamba Sports as well as available for streaming on SportPesa Care and YouTube channels.

 

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