Gor Mahia's coach, Charles Akonnor, is optimistic about his team's readiness for the upcoming CAF Champions League qualifiers following their progression to the Cecafa Kagame Cup final.

• Gor Mahia secured their spot in the final by defeating Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
• The tournament is seen by coach Akonnor as crucial preparation for facing stronger opponents in continental competitions.
• Gor Mahia will face Rwanda's Rayon Sports in the final on tomorrow at Amahoro Stadium.

Tusker FC will face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup. The Kenyan FKF Cup winners will play the first leg at home between September 4 and 6.

• Tusker FC qualified for the continental competition by winning the domestic cup.
• If they advance, Tusker will face either South Sudan's Al Ghazala SC Wau or Tanzania's Singida Black Stars.
• Even without progressing, Tusker is guaranteed a USD 100,000 (about Sh12.9 million) solidarity payment from CAF.

Kenyan football club Gor Mahia has been drawn against formidable Egyptian side Pyramids FC in the opening round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League qualifiers.

• Gor Mahia will host the first leg between September 4 and 6.
• The opponent, Pyramids FC, is a former champion of the CAF Champions League.
• Gor Mahia's coach, Charles Akonnor, sees this as an early test for his rebuilt squad.