The reigning league champions were yet to confirm their participation in the tournament and the current league leaders Tusker FC were set to be the only Kenyan club to take part in the annual tournament that returns after a one-year absence.Gor have now written to Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirming that they will take part in the tournament and promised to send the names of players and officials who will represent the club at the tournament that kicks off on 1st August.“We would like to confirm our participation in the forthcoming Cecafa Kagame Cup 2021 tournament slated to kick off in Dar es Salaam next month. We will soon send the official list of players and members of the technical bench who will make the trip to represent the country as has been directed by the federation, being the defending league champions,” read a letter to the FKF signed by club chairman Ambrose Rachier.Gor Mahia FC, the husband of teams, is the Kenya Premier League Defending Champions, or should I say, Kenyan Champions for the past four seasons?Is that you, CECAFA? Our chairman has spoken. pic.twitter.com/1hXnMncl9Q— Sally Bolo (@SallyBolo) July 24, 2021 “We look forward to receiving further details with regards to the kickoff dates, to enable us to make the necessary logistical preparations. We are thankful to the federation for the continued support and guidance,” concluded the letter.Gor Mahia went down 2-0 to Tanzanian giants Azam in the 2015 edition of the tournament. So far ten teams have confirmed participation in this year’s tournament.Young Africans SC (Tanzania), Azam FC (Tanzania), Atlabara FC (South Sudan), Le Messager Ngozi FC (Burundi), APR (Rwanda), Express FC (Uganda), KCCA FC (Uganda), Tusker FC (Kenya), KMKM SC (Zanzibar), Nyasa Big Bullets FC (Malawi).Uganda’s KCCA are the reigning champions having defeated Azam in 2019 final.
