Hassan Oktay has named Gor Mahia’s starting XI to face Sofapaka at Afraha Stadium at 3 pm.
Nicholas Kipkirui, who scored in Angola as Gor went down 2-1 to Petro Atletico, has been handed starting berth alongside talisman Jacques Tuyisenge. In midfield, Ernest Wendo will anchor it from a deep-lying position as Kenneth Muguna and Francis Kahata ply trade in more advanced positions. There is no place for Boniface Oluoch in goal as Fredrick Odhiambo starts between the sticks while Shaban Odhoji deputises from the bench.
Dennis Oliech is fit enough for the action but will have to start among Oktay’s options on the bench alongside Ugandan Erisa Ssekisambu.
Starting XI: 1. Fredrick Odhiambo, 26. Philemon Otieno, 6. Shafik Batambuze, 12. Joash Onyango, 18. Haron Shakava, 20. Ernest Wendo, 21. Kenneth Muguna, Francis Kahata, 3. Samuel Onyango, 7. Nicholas Kipkirui, 9. Jacques Tuyisenge.
Subs: 16. Shaban Odhoji, 15. Joachim Oluoch, 17. Benard Ondiek, 25. George Odhiambo, 24. Lawrence Juma, 14. Dennis Oliech, 22. Erisa Ssekisambu.