Nicholas Kipkirui will start from the bench as Hassan Oktay names the Gor Mahia starting XI to face Zoo FC.
Kipkirui, 23, and a former player for today’s Gor opponents will be among the Oktay options on the bench alongside regular players like Shafik Batambuze, Boniface Omondi, and Lawrence Juma.
Godfrey Ochieng fills Batambuze’s place at right-back while Wellington Ochieng takes the roles at the opposite flank. Erissa Ssekeisambu and Dennis Oliech have been given the green light to hunt for goals for the defending champions at Kericho Green Stadium.
Gor Mahia Starting XI: Shaban Odhoji, Wellington Ochieng, Joachim Oluoch, Geoffrey Ochieng, Charles Momanyi, Cercidy Okeyo, Samuel Onyango, Kenneth Muguna, George Odhiambo, Dennis Oliech, Erissa Ssekisambu.
Subs: Peter Odhiambo, Shafik Batumbuze, Pascal Ogweno, Boniface Omondi, Erick Ombija, Lawrence Juma, Nicholas Kipkirui.
Zoo XI: Elungat Martin, 31. Stanlaus Akiya 15. Kelvin Oduor 28. Dennis Kawanga 36. Amakanji Japheth 18. Gichana Geoffrey 16. Chetambe Danson 26. Ondati Kepha 5. Ondari Newton 10. Odhiambo Bernard 29.Omondi Kevin.
Subs: 9 Lumumba,13 Sindani ,11 Allan , 14 Mugisha, 35 Kipkoech , 20 Selenga.