Group D fixtures
Match-day 3
July 18
Gor Mahia vs Young Africans
Rayon Sports vs USM Alger
July 29
USM Alger vs Rayon Sports
Young Africans vs Gor Mahia
August 19
Gor Mahia vs Rayon Sports
Young Africans vs USM Alger
August 29
Rayon Sports vs Young Africans
USM Alger vs Gor Mahia
Gor Mahia head coach Dylan Kerr has admitted that the just concluded Cecafa Kagame Cup was a good test for his players ahead of the CAF Confederations Cup clash against Tanzania’s Young Africans that will take place in Nairobi, Kenya on July 18.
Gor Mahia made light work of Jeshi la Kujenga Uchumi (JKU) by beating the Zanzibar side 2-0 in the third position playoff on Friday in Dar es Salaam.
Burundian import Francis Mustafa broke the deadlock inside the opening seven minutes of the second half before Samuel Onyango sealed the win with a last gasp strike.
The result was a perfect warm up for the Kenyan champions ahead of Wednesday’s CAF Confederations Cup match against Young Africans at Kasarani stadium.
"We had nine attempts to score goals, but managed only two. I can’t say it is something we haven’t worked on, we only need to improve,” said Gor Mahia coach Dylan Kerr.
"Credit to my players, they showed enthusiasm and energy, that is what I am taking into our next game against Yanga.” He added.
Meanwhile, Azam beat Tanzania rivals Simba SC 2-1 to retain the Cecafa Kagame Cup title.
The champions sent a statement of intent when they knocked out record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in the semi-finals.
Shaban Idd Chilunda rose above Simba defenders to nod home the opener in the 32nd minute to give Azam the lead.
Rwanda international striker, Meddie Kagere brought Simba back into the game with an equalizer in the 62nd minute.
The former Gor Mahia striker picked a nice pass inside Azam’s box to fire past the exposed keeper Razak Abalora.
But Agrey Moris restored Azam’s one goal advantage just six minutes later through a well taken free-kick to hand the victors a second Cecafa title.
Azam lifted their maiden regional trophy three years ago after beating Gor Mahia in the final.
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