Sworn football rivals AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia have had their prayers heard as Sports Kenya has confirmed that the Football Kenya Federation Cup final will be staged at the Nyayo Stadium.The match was earlier penciled for the Utalii grounds, a decision which drew public outcry and protests from the two most successful football clubs in the land forcing the organizers to move it to the Utalii grounds.Last month, the two club chairmen jointly petitioned the government to allow the high stake final to be staged at either Nyayo or the Kasarani Stadium.It’s coming closer 😊😊#FKFCupFinals#OursForever #INGWE@Betsafe_KE pic.twitter.com/ggkys6a6f7— AFC Leopards (@AFCLeopards) July 1, 2021 Gor advanced to the final after eliminating Bidco United 4-1 on post-match penalties while Leopards broke sweat to beat division one side Equity FC 6-5.K’ogalo assistant coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo has welcomed the switch of venues saying the playing surface at Nyayo supports their style of play.The former Posta Rangers coach said he expects both teams to be on top of their game as bragging rights and the ticket to continental football will be at stake.“This is good news to both teams and Kenyan football as well. It was only fair for the biggest football fixture in the land to be played in a good venue. The ground is playable and thus, I expect good flow of the game. It gives no team undue advantage,” said the former Kenyan International. Similarly, Leopards centre back and Kenyan international Clyde Senaji is optimistic of a better show and win the final.🟢 | UPDATE The venue for Sunday’s Cup Match final ( Gor Mahia v AFC Leopards) has been changed to Nyayo stadium from Utalii Grounds. Kick-off remains the same. #Sirkal | #Betsafe pic.twitter.com/Astpt7AcNO— ⚽️GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) July 2, 2021 The former Tusker player exuded confidence in flooring their rivals and returning to continental football after almost three years out.“We are happy to play at Nyayo after a long time. The surface is better as opposed to the ones we have been playing our league matches at. We are certain of a win,” said the former Vihiga United man.The match will be curtain raised by the third place playoff pitting Equity FC and Bidco United.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
