Gor Mahia will launch their title defense against FC Talanta when the 2024-2025 Football Kenya Federation Premier League gets underway on August 24.K’Ogalo will take on Talanta on August 26 at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, according to the fixtures released on Saturday by the league body.Gor retained the league title last season, stretching their tally to 21, and will head to the new season looking to extend their dominance. This will be Talanta’s fifth season in the top tier and will hope to put up a mighty fight and finish inside the top half of the log.##NAJAVA_MECA_8249275##For the first time since their promotion to the top tier, Talanta will be handled by a different manager following the exit of Kenneth Kenyatta.Gor’ fiercest rivals AFC Leopards will kick off the season with a clash against returnees Mathare United at Dandora Stadium.Twelve-time champions Tusker are scheduled to tackle the 2009 winners Sofapaka in Machakos.