Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are set to face a formidable challenge in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League as they host reigning African champions Pyramids FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.

• Pyramids FC are the 2024/25 CAF Champions League winners and have had an impressive start to their domestic season.
• Gor Mahia's head coach Charles Akonnor emphasized the importance of fitness, tactics, and mentality for the crucial encounter.
• The team will have to contend with the absence of newly appointed captain Sylvester Owino due to injury.

Kenya's Harambee Stars squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has been announced, featuring the return of key players Michael Olunga and Joseph Okumu.

• A 38-man provisional squad has been named by coach Benni McCarthy.
• Michael Olunga, the team's captain, returns after a five-month layoff due to injury.
• The squad also includes three new faces: Kevin Wangaya, Louis Millard, and Javan Ochieng.
• Kenya will begin their qualifying campaign on September 26 against Eritrea.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is facing scrutiny for his 38-man provisional squad selection for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, particularly the omission of several key players.

• Notable absentees include top scorer Moses Shumah, defender Eric Ouma, and midfielder Alpha Onyango, sparking debate among fans.
• The squad, however, sees the return of captain Michael Olunga and defender Joseph Okumu.
• New faces like midfielder Kevin Wangaya and forwards Louis Millard and Javan Ochieng have been called up, signaling McCarthy's intent to broaden the team's options.