Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup champions Gor Mahia will have a thin squad to pick from ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup Playoffs against Congolese (Brazzaville) outfit Otôho d’Oyo on Sunday.The record Kenyan champions only have 16 players at their disposal for the clash as they look to make a return to the competition after a two-season hiatus.🟢 | UPDATE 🗣 | “CAF approved our request to temporarily use Nyayo Stadium. We are now working on fulfilling requirements to get clearance for fans to attend our CAF match against Otoho. We will update on progress.”- Sporting Director Lordvick Aduda #Sirkal | #Betsafe pic.twitter.com/uah3BW3T1N— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) November 17, 2021 Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Gor Mahia head coach Mark Harrison revealed that he utilized the players who will feature in the Otôho d’Oyo clash in the win over Shabana FC on Saturday.“The first game on Saturday I used players who are likely to play in the CAF game because as you know I have only got 16 players available for the game,”“It was a good work out it was what we needed and we gave them a chance to play together, the second game (against Kisumu All Stars) on Sunday I played the rest of the squad just to give them 90 minutes,” said Harrison. The situation means that the new players signed during the offseason transfer window are still not available after failing to feature in the Second Preliminary Round clash against Al Ahly Merowe.##NAJAVA_MECA_5990889##The former Southampton goalkeeper however noted that the new players will be available for selection should K’Ogalo progress to the Group Stages of the competition. 🟢 | UPDATE CAF clears Nyayo stadium to host our Confed Cup return leg match against Otoho d’Oyo of Congo set for December 5.#Sirkal | #Betsafe | #TotalCAFCC pic.twitter.com/87nU7IGcVw— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) November 16, 2021 “If we make the group stages then we will register them but unfortunately they are not available to play for this game,” added Harrison. The first leg clash is slated for Sunday 28 November at the Stade Alphonse Massamba-Débat in Brazzaville.
