The hyped encounter between Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz is set to take place on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 pm.
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Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has confirmed the details for the clash between Gor Mahia FC and Kakamega Homeboyz for the FKF Charity Shield Cup.
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All eyes are on the Gor Mahia-Homeboyz clash
As the 2023-2024 season starts, the charity match serves as a thrilling curtain-raiser for the upcoming season, which is scheduled to kick off on August 26, 2023.
Charity Cup sees FKF Premier League Champions, Gor Mahia, lock horns with FKF Cup victors, Kakamega Homeboyz, igniting the football fervor among fans.
It is a good run for preseason as Gor Mahia is notching victories in weekend friendlies.
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They defeated Bidco United in a riveting 2-1 encounter and secured a convincing 2-0 win in another friendly fixture.
However, Kakamega Homeboyz sharpened their skills across the border, engaging in a pre-season friendly match against KCCCA in Uganda, albeit suffering a 2-0 loss.
Gor Mahia league winners 2022/2023 campaign
The stakes are notably high, with Gor Mahia clinching the FKF Premier League title adding to the 20th time in the previous season after a gripping race against Tusker.
Garnering an impressive 70 points, Gor Mahia claimed their 20th league title, culminating with a resounding 4-1 victory over Nairobi City Stars at the Kasarani Stadium on the final day.
Kakamega Homeboyz secured a remarkable victory in the 2023 Football Kenya Federation Cup beating Tusker FC.
Homeboyz’s win over Tusker ensured them a coveted spot in the prestigious CAF Confederations tournament.
The upcoming clash revives a gripping rivalry that has unfolded over the course of the 2022/23 season. During the first-leg showdown, Gor Mahia secured a narrow 1-0 win against Kakamega Homeboyz.
However, the tables turned in the FKF Cup as Kakamega Homeboyz stunned with a 1-0 victory at the Bukhungu Stadium, halting Gor Mahia’s progress in the competition.
The rivalry continued in the league’s second leg, with Kakamega Homeboyz delivering a stunning performance to secure a heart-pounding 3-2 victory over Gor Mahia.
