Oliech, Batambuze to miss clash against Egypt’s Zamalek

Gor Mahia FC will lack the services of striker Dennis Oliech and Ugandan defender Shafik Batambuze when they take on Egypt’s Zamalek in a Group ‘D’ CAF Confederations Cup match this Sunday.

‘Kogallo’ are in Cairo to face the Egyptian giants in a must-win match but Coach Hassan Oktay will be without Dennis Oliech who is out injured and Ugandan defender Shafik Batambuze who is serving a ban.

The 1-0 defeat in the hands of Hussein Dey at the Juillet stadium, saw Gor Mahia lose their spot at the top of the Group while Zamalek’s 1-0 away win over Petro Atletico of Angola, threw the group’s qualification for the quarter-finals wide open with two matches to go.

The top two teams in the group will progress to the next round.

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Meanwhile, Ushuru FC head coach Ken Kenyatta has lauded the impact of young striker Brian Yakhama.

The 19-year-old has been on top form this season and is currently among the National Super League top scorers this season having scored a total of seven goals.

Yakhama was on target on Monday against Kangemi Black Stars in the 3-0 win at Camp Toyoyo, and the tactician feels he is destined for greatness.

Ushuru is currently leading the table with 41 points; three more than second and third-placed Nairobi Stima and Wazito

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