Marcus Abwao has been named in AFC Leopards squad to face Mwatate United in the Shield round of 16 at Kasarani Stadium.
The full-back had been out of action since the Super Cup semi-final match in Tanzania with an injury. He was named on the reserve list in the second Super Cup competition in Nakuru but could not participate. Dennis Shikayi, Whyvonne Isuza, and Abdalla Hassan have dropped to the bench after participating in the Mashemeji Derby last weekend.
Ezekiel Owade and Jaffery Awiti are the remnants as Zapata Rodolfo reshuffles his title.
Starting XI: Ezekiel Owade, Yusuf Maingi, Marcus Abwao, Michael Kibwage, Duncan Otieno, Said Tsuma, Marvin Omondi, Senaji Clyde, Baker Lukooya, Jaffery Awiti,
Subs: Adira Jairus, Dennis Shikyayi, Abdalla Salim, Majid Victor, Whyvonne Isuza, Oburu Vincent, Eugene Mukangula.
Gor Mahia Will be facing Posta Rangers in Sportpesa Shield tournament today at Kasarani stadium.
The mid-week clash will present the league leaders with a perfect chance to prepare for the upcoming Caf match against Young Africans of Tanzania on Sunday.
With the tight fixtures, a number of key players are expected to be out and head coach Dylan Kerr confirms squad rotation is important.
“It’s a good chance for other players to showcase their work… we believe we have a deep squad and any player called upon can deliver in any match. The fixtures are tight and squad rotation can see us through,” Kerr told the official Gor Mahia website.
This will be the second time Gor Mahia will be taking on Posta Rangers this year and K’Ogalo have a good record over their opponents and if that is anything to go by, then Posta will sweat to to knock out K’Ogalo.
Posta, which is under Gor Mahia legend Sammy Omollo, will be hoping to pull some good results as this tournament seem to be their main focus this season after dropping to mid table in league competition.
Should Gor Mahia beat Posta Rangers today, it will be another plus in their quest to net more than one local title.
The match will be kicking off at 4.15pm.
Gor Mahia defender Karim Nizigiyimana officially returned to the team after staying out for nine months due to injury.
The Burundian right back who won the Defender of Year accolade in the year 2015, joined the team on Monday during a training session at Camp Toyoyo, Nairobi.
Gor Mahia CEO Lordvick Aduda confirmed his return and added that he will be available the remaining season’s assignments.
“Karim was cleared by the doctors and is back to the team and training well with the rest of the players. We have done what is required and he will available for selection for matches should the coach feel he is ready to be handed play time,” Aduda told the club’s website.
Karim had an ankle injury last year in October during a league match against Mathare United at Thika Municipal stadium and had to undergo a surgery surgery.
Though back to the training, Karim will not be part of the traveling party to Tanzania where Gor Mahia will be facing Young Africans of Tanzania in Caf Confederation Cup match on Sunday.