League Cup champions Gor Mahia have advanced to the second preliminary round of Caf Confederation Cup against Al Ahly Merowe.
Gor, who were to host the Sudanese Merowe at the Nyayo National stadium will earn home win after their opponents failed to come for the return leg according to Football Kenya Federation statement saying it had received official communication from the continental football governing body, Caf, confirming the withdrawal of Al Ahly Merowe from the contest.
“The Football Kenya Federation has received communication from CAF officially cancelling the CAF Confederations Cup Preliminary match between Gor Mahia and Al Ahly Merowe of Sudan that was due to played today at the Nyayo Stadium,” read the statement.
“CAF took the decision after receiving communication from the Sudanese FA withdrawing Al Ahly Merowe from the competition.”
“As a result, Gor Mahia advance to the additional 2nd Preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup. This is the final preliminary round of the competition,” it concluded.