Gor Mahia name strong line up for All Stars tie

What you need to know:

  • Joash Onyango, Harambee Stars skipper at the just concluded Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala, has been benched

Gor Mahia have named a strong line up to face Kisumu All Stars in a Kenyan Premier League (KPL) match on Sunday at Moi Stadium in Kisumu.

Joash Onyango, Harambee Stars skipper at the just concluded Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala, has been benched with Charles Momanyi and Joachim Oluoch partnering at the heart of defence. Boniface Oluoch starts between the sticks with Nicholas Kipkirui and Dickson Ambundo tasked with the goal hunting duties.

Midfielder Lawrence Juma and club captain Kenneth Muguna, who were also in Kampala with Harambee Stars for the Challenge Cup, have started in midfield.

The team travelled to Kisumu Saturday morning and held an evening training session at the match venue. However, coach Steven Polack is expected to fly back to the United Kingdom immediately after the match for a short holiday. The match kicks off at 3pm.

SQUADS

Gor Mahia

Starting XI: Boniface Oluoch (GK), Bernard Ondiek, Geoffrey Ochieng, Charles Momanyi, Joachim Oluoch, Tobias Otieno, Bonface Omondi, Lawrence Juma, Kenneth Muguna, Nicholas Kipkirui and Dickson Ambundo

Substitutes: Caleb Omondi (GK), Wellington Ochieng, Ernest Wendo, Dennis Oalo, Samuel Onyango, Lloyd Khavuchi and Joash Onyango

Kisumu All Stars

Starting XI: John Otieno (GK), Seth Oyugi, Jeconia Ogendo, Charles Warinda, Martin Oduor, Mark Kwajira, Patrick Ochieng, Erick Otieno, Fabian Were, Nelson Amunga, Wesley Kemboi

Substitutes: Geoffrey Were, Alvin Odhiambo, Michael Owino, Bobby Kwaka, John Otieno, Rocky Junior, Gerishon Arabe