Gor Mahia will clash with Migori Youth in the first-ever Green Legacy Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, with kickoff at 3 pm EAT. The charity fixture offers both sides a critical opportunity to prepare for the upcoming 2026/27 FKF Premier League season while supporting initiatives on food security and environmental conservation through the ZamZam Foundation.
Coming off a runner-up finish at the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda, Gor Mahia’s head coach Charles Akonnor aims to refine his squad ahead of a demanding campaign that includes continental competition. The team recently resumed training and will use this match to evaluate player fitness, integrate new signings, and test tactical setups.
Despite injury setbacks to key players such as Samuel Kapen, Felix Oluoch, captain Sylvester Owino, and Patrick Essombe, Gor Mahia will welcome new arrivals Portiphar Odhiambo and Ugandan forward Dennis Omedi, who are expected to feature for the first time.
Migori Youth, promoted after winning the National Super League last season, arrive at Nyayo with ambitions to prove their readiness for top-tier football. Their coach, Salim Babu, has strengthened the squad by signing former AFC Leopards striker Christopher Koloti and securing Tusker FC’s Dennis Oguta on loan. Both newcomers are poised to make their debuts in this historic encounter—the first ever between the two clubs.
The Green Legacy Cup extends beyond football, with proceeds dedicated to environmental and food security projects championed by the ZamZam Foundation. Following this match, Gor Mahia will prepare for the FKF Super Cup against Tusker before focusing on their CAF Champions League opener against Egypt’s Pyramids FC in early September.
This high-profile preseason fixture offers fans an early glimpse of Gor Mahia’s revamped squad and a chance to witness Migori Youth’s debut on Kenya’s premier football stage.
