This archive report was first published on 24 October 2021.
On September 22, 2021, Gor Mahia players were left dejected after Tusker clinched the FKF Super Cup at The Thika Stadium, but little did they know that their team was about to get a major boost.
The CAF Confederation Cup match between Gor Mahia and Al Ahly Merowe of Sudan has been cancelled following the withdrawal of the visiting team.
According to a statement from Emad Shenouda, Manager of Interclubs Competitions, Gor Mahia have now qualified for the second preliminary round.
“Reference the above-mentioned match, we would like to inform you that the Sudanese federation have communicated the withdrawal of the club Ahly Merowe from the competition.
The match was set to be played at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on a yet-to-be-confirmed date, but with Al Ahly Merowe's withdrawal, Gor Mahia have been given a free pass to the next round.
The Kenyan champions had already defeated the Sudanese side 3-1 in the first leg played last week at the New Suez Stadium in Egypt.
The game was played in Suez, Egypt, as the Sudanese club did not have any approved stadia back home in Sudan.
A detailed decision will be communicated to all concerned parties in due course,” read a statement.
