The international friendly match pitting record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia against Tanzanian outfit Azam FC that was supposed to be played on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium has been canceled.The game was initially scheduled to be played in the country’s second-largest sporting facility starting 3:00 pm East African Time.##NAJAVA_MECA_7118247##According to Azam, the game has been canceled in the interest of the security of the visiting team.“We have canceled our trip to Nairobi, Kenya where were supposed to play Gor Mahia this Sunday due to security reasons,” read a confirmation from Azam.Gor had invited the ice-cream makers in order to keep them busy this weekend as the league is on pause to pave the way for the FIFA international week.”Due to unavoidable circumstances and the prevailing political uncertainty, the two clubs have decided to cancel the match,” read part of a statement signed by Gor Chief Executive Officer Raymond Oruo.Firat set to engage more players with Kenyan roots for Harambee StarsFollowing the cancellation of the game, Azam will turn focus to their other friendly match against Zanzibar’s JKU which is scheduled to be played on Wednesday at the Azam Complex.“Our game against JKU of Zanzibar, scheduled for Wednesday at the Azam Complex will go on as planned,” added the club.Harambee Stars coach warns moles within the teamAzam, have produced two players in Abdul Sopu and Sospeter Bajana to the Tanzania national team, Taifa Stars, which is set to play Uganda on Friday in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.Kenyan international Kenneth Muguna also left the club’s camp for Harambe Stars duty so is Ali Ahamada who joined the Comoros team gearing to take on Ivory Coast in another AFCON duel.Azam, who are hoping to achieve a top three finish in the Tanzanian league, are slated to play Mtibwa Sugar after the international break.
