Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will face Homa Bay Combined, a team comprised of players drawn from Homa Bay County on Madaraka Day.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Homa Bay County will host the 2025 Madaraka Day, celebrated on 1 June and thereafter host the Madaraka Day Cup.Benni McCarthy explains decision to take Harambee Stars job over MLS, South AfricaAs is the norm in holidays held outside Nairobi, a team comprising players from the host county usually faces a guest team, largely from the same region, in a Cup.With Gor Mahia tracing its roots to Kanyamwa in Ndhiwa Constituency of Homa Bay County and largely drawing its fan base from the Luo Community, they have been invited to face Homa Bay Combined in the Madaraka Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_8923111##K’Ogalo’s participation was confirmed by the team’s Vice Chairperson, Sally Bolo.“Gor Mahia Football Club to face Homa Bay Combined this Madaraka Day at Raila Odinga Stadium,” Bolo posted on her Facebook page.Two kids left in shock after Victor Wanyama surprises them with gifts [VIDEO]Bolo, who previously served as the club’s treasurer, described the cup as an opportunity for the reigning league champions to scout for talent from the lakeside county.“A golden scouting moment, let’s see what raw talent Homa Bay’s finest can offer against the kings. Eyes open for future stars from the county of endless potential,” she remarked.##NAJAVA_MECA_8916462##With the league and Mozzart Bet Cup still on for Gor Mahia, the club is likely to send a combination of youth team and fringe players for the tournament.This will be the second of such a cup that the 21-time FKF Premier League champions will be competing in after they faced Ugandan side Kitara FC on Thursday, 2 January, in an exhibition match to mark the launch of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya County.Kenyan midfielder named in U-20 AFCON group stage Best XIThe Madaraka Cup will provide the residents of Homa Bay with a chance to watch their beloved club, and as Bolo said, an opportunity to scout for players for the club.
