Gor Mahia leave for Burundi with just 15 players

What you need to know:

  • They will now have to make do without some players notably new signings Gislain Yikpe and Francis Afryie. Dennis Oliech and custodian Boniface Oluoch will also not make the trip.

Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Gor Mahia left for Burundi on Saturday evening ahead of their preliminary Caf Champions League preliminary round first leg tie against Aigle Noir on Sunday with just 15 players.

Gor Mahia had earlier registered 25 players for Caf assignments this season but later made several changes that led to late registrations.

They will now have to make do without some players notably new signings Gislain Yikpe and Francis Afryie. Dennis Oliech and custodian Boniface Oluoch will also not make the trip.

Gor Mahia squad

Goalkeepers: Fredrick Odhiambo and David Mapigano

Defenders: Geoffrey Ochieng, Shafik Batambuze, Wellington Ochieng, Joash Onyango, Joachim and Charles Momanyi

Midfielders: Kenneth Muguna (Captain), Tobias Otieno, Bonface Omondi, Lawrence Juma and Samuel Onyango

Forwards: Nicholas Kipkirui and Dickson Ambundo

List of technical bench

Steven Pollack – Head Coach, Patrick Okumu – Deputy Head Coach, Willys Oganyo – GoalKeeping coach, Patrick Otieno – Team Doctor, Jolawi Obondo- Team Manager.