Wazito FC will take on Nzoia Sugar in their Kenyan Premier League (KPL) season opener without head coach Fred Ambani.
Goal understands the former international will be wedding his fiancé in a ceremony set to take place on Saturday, the same day the league match will be played at Moi Stadium in Machakos.
Wazito are seeking to challenge for the title after earning promotion to the top-flight last season.
The promoted side have signed several experienced players and many believe they now have the credentials to challenge Gor Mahia for the 2019/20 season trophy.