- Gor Mahia must score at least twice to force penalties or win by a multi-goal margin (scoring 3+) to advance.
- The match will be played on Sunday, September 13 at the 30 June Stadium from 8pm EAT.
- Across all CAF competitions, Gor Mahia have lost all seven of their away fixtures on Egyptian soil, scoring just two goals and conceding 20.
SportPesa League champions Gor Mahia will face Egyptian giants Pyramids FC at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Sunday evening in the second leg of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round, with kickoff scheduled for 2000 Hrs EAT.
K’Ogalo must mount a historic comeback to keep their continental group stage qualification hopes alive after succumbing to a 2-0 defeat on home soil last time out.
A victory by three clear goals or any multi-goal win where they score three or more will see Gor Mahia pull off a miraculous aggregate turnaround following their 2–0 first-leg defeat at Nyayo National Stadium.
Meanwhile, Pyramids FC host K’Ogalo under head coach Rhulani Mokwena aiming to seal their passage into the second preliminary round in front of their home fans.
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Gor Mahia vs Pyramids Team News
Gor Mahia
Gor Mahia arrived in Cairo with a 24-man squad, but K’Ogalo remain without key team captain Sylvester Owino, who stayed behind in Nairobi as he continues to recover from a calf strain.
In his absence, defender Mike Kibwage takes over arm-band duties to lead the backline alongside Frank Odhiambo.
Midfielder Lawrence Juma remains sidelined with a fractured forearm alongside long-term absentees Samuel Kapen and Felix Oluoch (both recovering from ACL knee surgeries).
Enock Machaka will also miss the clash with the Pyramids game marking his second of a two match suspension by CAF.
Pyramids FC
Rhulani Mokwena enters the second leg with a clean bill of health, boasting a fully fit squad. First-leg goalscorers Walid El Karti and Mahmoud Saber are expected to feature prominently.
What was said before this second leg clash?
Charles Akonnor (Gor Mahia)
The Ghanaian tactician urged his squad to build on their improved second-half display from the first leg and maintain absolute focus in Cairo.
“The preparation has been good. We played well in the second half of the first leg, and we dwelled on that to encourage the boys that they can do even better. We have to remain focused, manage the midfield tempo, and believe in ourselves. Every detail will matter if we are to overturn the tie.”
Rhulani Mokwena (Pyramids FC)
The Pyramids FC head coach refused to reveal his tactical blueprint while praising his side’s thorough preparation and respecting the Kenyan champions.
“I don’t want to talk too much tactics because I’ve got to respect the opposition coach and respect my team also because there’s still a second leg to play. They are a very good side with quality players, and you have to play what the game says. We did some very good things in Nairobi, but the tie is far from over.”
Gor Mahia vs Pyramids H2H
Gor Mahia and Pyramids FC have met just once in their history, with Pyramids holding a 1-0 head-to-head record following their 2-0 victory in Nairobi last weekend.
Across all CAF competitions, Gor Mahia have faced Egyptian opposition 14 times, compiling a record of two wins, three draws, and nine losses, with nine goals scored and 29 conceded.
Cairo has historically proven to be a difficult hunting ground for the Kenyan champions, as K’Ogalo have lost all seven of their away fixtures on Egyptian soil since 1969.
Across those seven away trips,against Ismaily, Zamalek, ENPPI, and Al Ahly,Gor Mahia have scored just two goals while conceding 20, and have never scored more than a single goal in a match in Egypt.
All eyes turn to the 30 June Stadium tonight to see if Gor Mahia can summon a memorable performance and overturn the two-goal deficit to advance to the next round against El Merreikh Bentiu who dispatched Somali side Heegan SC on Saturday.