Gor Mahia will play away to EPL giants Everton in November at their Liverpool city based stadium Goodison Park.
⚽ | We will face @SportPesa Super Cup winners, @OfficialGMFC, at Goodison Park in November.
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— Everton (@Everton) August 16, 2018
Everton FC which had a 2-2 draw with newly promoted Wolves FC in their first EPL game, announced using their official account today.
Their friendly game is set to be played on either 8th or 9th of November.
Marco Silva’s Everton side will welcome Kenyan SportPesa Premier League champions Gor Mahia FC at Goodison Park later this year following the African club’s victory in the SportPesa SuperCup final in June,” the English Premier League Tweeted.
Gor Mahia’s coach has welcomed the fixture which will be first ever Kenyan club to play on a English soil. Few months ago, Gor Mahia had played relegated side EPL Hull City in a friendly match.
“This is an amazing opportunity for the players and Kenyan football because it is worth more than anybody could offer money for,” Gor Mahia coach Dylan Kerr said.
“I am very excited. It is an opportunity for Gor Mahia to put Kenya on the global football map by playing one of the most established clubs in the UK,” added Kerr.
SportPesa Chief Executive Ronald Karauri also lauded the move tipping Gor players to take up the opportunity and showcase their talent.
