The much-awaited 2024-2025 season curtain raiser match pitting Gor Mahia against Kenya Police FC has been canceled.The two sides were to lock horns on Sunday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in a Community Shield match, but the plan has been shelved.According to information provided by Gor Mahia, who are the defending league champions, the game was canceled due to a lack of a suitable venue to host it.“This difficult decision has been necessitated by unforeseen challenges in securing a suitable venue to host the match. Despite our best efforts and extensive search, we have been unable to find a facility that meets the required standards for this prestigious fixture within the required time frame,” read confirmation on Gor’s social media handles.##NAJAVA_MECA_8256633##The two clubs were to contest for the cup by virtue of being winners of the league and the Mozzart Bet Cup in the past season.Gor successfully defended their league crown, while Police clinched the cup after edging KCB 8-7 on post-match penalties in the final.Meanwhile, with the cup tie canceled, there is a possibility of Gor taking on Tanzanian Premier League side Fountain Gate on Friday in a friendly match.K’Ogalo will apparently use the match to gauge their preparedness for their CAF Champions League return.Full list of 49 Kenyan coaches with CAF A license revealedThe record Kenyan champions are set to play South Sudanese giants El Merreikh Bentiu next week in Juba.If approved, Gor will play Fountain Gate as part of the Tanzanite Day preparations.“The hosts have expressed interest in playing the Kenyan champions,” confirmed the club.OPINION: Why proposal by Rachier to increase foreign quota in FKF Premier League is wrongShould Gor eliminate Merreikh, they will face defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt in the next round. Police on the other hand, will debut in the CAF Confederation Cup against Ethiopia Coffee.
