Gor Mahia players celebrating during a SportPesa League match
  • Gor Mahia clash with newly-promoted NSL champions Migori Youth in the inaugural Green Legacy Cup at Nyayo Stadium (15:00 EAT).
  • The fixture serves as a key tune-up before K’Ogalo face Tusker FC in the FKF Super Cup next weekend and kick off their CAF Champions League campaign against Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC in September.
  • Gor Mahia must navigate major injury blows to Samuel Kapen, Sylvester Owino, Felix Oluoch, and Patrick Essombe.

Record Sportpesa League champions Gor Mahia will face newly-promoted National Super League champions Migori Youth at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday afternoon in the inaugural Green Legacy Cup, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 Hrs EAT.

Organized by the ZamZam Foundation, the charity clash serves as a final pre-season tune-up before the 2026/27 SportPesa League kickoff, with proceeds aimed at raising funds for environmental conservation and food security.

Victory for Gor Mahia will see Charles Akonnor’s side bounce back following a disappointing 2-1 extra-time defeat to Rayon Sports in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final in Rwanda.

Meanwhile, Migori Youth travel to Nairobi aiming to gauge their readiness for top-flight football under head coach Salim Babu.

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Gor Mahia vs Migori Youth Team News

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor must navigate a severe injury crisis after medical tests confirmed long-term absences for Samuel Kapen (ACL tear), Felix Oluoch (rehab), newly appointed captain Sylvester Owino (calf sprain), and forward Patrick Essombe (foot injury).

However, K’Ogalo receive a timely squad boost with high-profile summer signings Portiphar Odhiambo from Kakamega Homeboyz and Ugandan forward Dennis Omedi cleared to make their long-awaited debuts,

Migori Youth head coach Salim Babu has significantly bolstered his squad ahead of their top-flight transition by signing former AFC Leopards forward Christopher Koloti “The Bull” on a permanent transfer and securing Tusker FC’s Dennis Oguta on a season-long loan, with both new recruits set to make their debuts at Nyayo Stadium.

Gor Mahia vs Migori Youth H2H

This charity match marks the first-ever meeting between the two sides across all competitions.

Gor Mahia will use this match as preparation for the upcoming FKF Super Cup against Tusker next weekend, before turning their attention to Pyramids FC in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.

K’Ogalo host the first leg in Nairobi between September 4 and September 6, 2026, before traveling to Cairo for the return leg set for September 11 to September 13, 2026.

The winner on aggregate will advance to the second preliminary round, scheduled for October 16-18 (first leg) and October 23–25, 2026 (second leg), to face either El Merreikh Bentiu of South Sudan or Heegan FC of Somalia.

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