Conflicting updates from the Football Kenya Federation, FKF have left Gor Mahia fans wondering where exactly their FKF Premier League season opener against Nzoia Sugar FC will be staged on Saturday.Returning K’Ogalo team manager Jolawi Obondo told Mozzart Sport that the match’s venue will remain as was earlier scheduled at Nyayo Stadium, and has not been shifted to Kasarani Stadium.”The venue remains Nyayo Stadium, nothing has changed. As the hosts, we’re working to ensure that all plans are in place, and we have a good outing,” the long-serving manager said.The match will kick-off at 3PM EAT. “We’re calling on fans to rally behind the boys in large numbers as they seek a positive start to the new season. We have missed football, and I’m glad that finally the league is kicking off.”Jolawi recently returned from a two-month compulsory leave to take over from Victor Otieno, who has been the acting Team Manager.##NAJAVA_MECA_6827623##The game against Nzoia Sugar will be a tricky one for new K’Ogalo Irish coach Johnathan McKinstry. Surprisingly, the record Kenyan champions are yet to beat the Millers in four outings. In fact, the last victory came way back in February 2020, when they registered a 3-0 win. Since, Nzoia have managed two wins and two draws. Gor Mahia are also starting to feel the pressure from fans who were used to celebrating league titles almost every season, until Tusker FC stopped the streak in 2019. FKFPL season to kick-off despite Sports Disputes Tribunal rulingWith a FIFA transfer ban still hanging on their neck until the next window early next year, K’Ogalo will continue to rely on their current squad to give them a good push before reinforcement arrives.Here are Gor Mahia’s first five matchesSaturday November 19th – Gor Mahia v Nzoia – Nyayo Saturday 26th November – Bidco v Gor Mahia – Thika Saturday Dec 3rd – Gor Mahia v Wazito – Nyayo Saturday Dec10th – Mathare v Gor Mahia – Kasarani Saturday Dec 17th – K.Sharks v Gor Mahia – Kasarani (Annex)
