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Caf Confederation Cup: Get to know the Gor Mahia opponents in Group D

Gor Mahia will be in a tough group of the Caf Confederation Cup.

K’Ogalo made it to the group stages last Sunday after securing a barren draw away against New Star of Cameroon to win 2-1 on aggregate, and will be aiming to do better and reach at least the quarter-finals of the competition.

They have been pooled in a tough Group D that comprises Egyptian giants Zamalek FC alongside NA Hussein from Algeria and Petro Atletico of Angola.

Gor Mahia under coach Hassan Oktay, will host five-time African champions Zamalek in their opening group game on February 3, before visiting Angolan side Petro Atletico in their second match on February 13.

The third round will see K'Ogalo welcome home Algerian outfit Hussein Dey on February 24 and then travel to the North African country to play the side in the return leg on March 3.

The Kenyan champions will face an away trip to Zamalek on March 10, before the final round on March 17 against Petro Atletico of Angola. The top two teams in each group will advance to the quarters, whose draw will be held on March 20.

Below Goal reviews the team’s that stands in Gor Mahia’s way to make it to the quarters of the competition for the first time in club’s history.

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