AFC
Leopards and Gor Mahia will open this season’s KPL Top 8 tournament in
the first fixture. This was announced after a draw held on Wednesday
morning during the launch of the KPL Top 8 tournament at the Hilton
Hotel in Nairobi.
Tusker vs. Rangers FC match will be second,
Sofapaka vs. Sony Sugar third match while Chemelil vs Ulinzi Stars will
be the fourth match.
The tournament has so far not attracted any
sponsors and the winner will take home one million shillings in prize
money. KPL will cater for all the expenses for teams taking part in the
tournament including paying for air travel tickets for teams traveling
in from outside Nairobi. All matches will be played at the Nyayo
national stadium.
Speaking while launching the tournament KPL CEO
Jack Oguda said they foresee greater better competition this season
round as teams have become stronger and better prepared.
“We
could have wished that Gor Mahia and AFC meet at a later date in the
tournament but the draw says otherwise. We expect a great tournament
this season especially with the inclusion of the other community club
AFC that missed out last season.” Said Oguda.
The dates for kick
off will be announced at a later date after looking at the continental
fixtures for both Tusker and Gor Mahia who are expected to play their
return leg match in their respective fixtures next week.
Oguda
also revealed that they are still I talks with potential sponsors but
said this will be announced at a later date once the talks are
completed.
Game 1
AFC vs Gor Mahia
Game 2
Tusker vs Rangers
Game 3
Sofapaka vs Sony
Game 4
Ulinzi vs Chemelil
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