Gor Mahia, Kakamega Homeboyz to battle for Shield Cup

By Peter Ochieng

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League champions Gor Mahia will face Mozzart Bet Cup champions Kakamega Homeboyz on Saturday.

The FKF Charity Shield Cup match, will be played at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, Nairobi from 3pm.

The match will serve as the 2023/2024 FKF PL season curtain raiser, which kicks off on 26th August, 2023.

Last season, Gor Mahia, popularly known as K'Ogallo beat Homeboyz 1-0, before the Kakamega county based side registered a 3-2 win during the second leg.

Additionally, Homeboyz beat Gor Mania enroute to winning the 2022/2023 Mozzart Bet Cup.

Eight matches will be played on the openning day of the 2023/24 FKF Premier League season, on 26th August.

Shabana FC and Murang'a Seal are the new comers, after earning promotion from the National Super League (NSL).