Gor Mahia has released the squad that will face USM Algers in Algeria for their do or die CAF Confederation Cup tie that is scheduled to start at 4PM local time.
Karim Nizigiyimana and goalkeeper Fredrick Odhiambo have been named in the starting team. Boniface Oluoch is set to start on the bench. George Odhiambo and Jacques Tuyisenge will be leading the attack line and Joash Onyango and Haron Shakava man the center back.
Humphrey Mieno, Phillemon Otieno and Francis Kahata will handle the midfield as Gor reverts to a 3-5-2 formation.
Starting XI: 1. Fredrick Odhiambo, 3. Karim Nzigiyimana, 12. Joash Onyango, 27. Charles Momanyi, 18. Haron Shakava, 20. Ernest Wendo, 30. Humphrey Mieno, 8. Francis Kahata, 25. George Odhiambo, 9. Jacques Tuyisenge, 26. Philemon Otieno
Subs: 1. Boniface Oluoch, 21. Wesley Onguso, 17. Benard Ondiek, 23. Francis Mustafa, 6. Samuel Onyango, 24. Lawrence Juma
USM Algers, on the other hand, have Mohammed Zemmamouche handed a start in goal, guarded by Rafik Chafai and Abderrahime Hamra who are in the central defence. Mohammed Meftah and Redouane Cherifi will be the fullbacks.
Oussama Chita is the anchorman while Abdelrauf Benguit and Hamza Koudri will be other central midfielders. Faouzi Yaya, Abdel Kader Meziane are on the wings while Prince Ibarra is the lone striker.
USM Algiers are yet to lose in the last six confederations cup matches and will be hoping to extend the record against Gor Mahia who need a win from the clash. The side’s first faced off at Kasarani Stadium and the clash ended goalless.
Goalkeepers: Mohammed Zemmamouche, Rafik Chafai, Abderrahime Hamra, Mohammed Meftah, Redouane Cherifi, Oussama Chita, Abdelrauf Benguit, Hamza Koudri, Faouzi Yaya, Abdel Kader Meziane, Prince Ibarra
Subs: Mourad Berrefane, Mexes Nyeck, Aymen Mahious, Mehdi Benchikhoune, Amir Sayoud,