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Gor Mahia tested for Covid-19 as FKF Premier League nears return

The Kenyan champions led a number of clubs in the mandatory exercise as they teams prepare to resume top-flight action

The Gor Mahia players were among those tested for Covid-19 as the Football Kenya Federation continued with their plans to resume Premier League matches on May 14.

According to FKF CEO Barry Otieno, the exercise to test all players and officials of the 18 clubs in the top-flight was a success as a number of them showed up in line with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Sports and Culture protocols.

Apart from Gor Mahia, other teams who had their players tested include Bidco United, Mathare United, KCB FC, Kariobangi Sharks, Posta Rangers, and Kakamega Homeboyz, were the first to get tested at the Delmonte Grounds, Goan Institute, Ligi Ndogo grounds, Ruaraka grounds, Jamhuri grounds, and Bukhungu Stadium, respectively.