Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Chief Executive Officer Barry Otieno has confirmed the Gor Mahia Premier League opening game against Ulinzi Stars will be played on December 12 to mark the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium.
Jamhuri is an important national day which is celebrated to mark Kenya’s attainment of full independence in 1964 by becoming a republic. The game, that was initially set to be played at Utalii ground, has now been moved to Nyayo Stadium within Nairobi City.
“Gor Mahia vs Ulinzi Stars will be played on Saturday as part of Jamhuri celebrations.