FKF Super Cup: Akonnor weighs in on Tusker challenge ahead of Gor Mahia clash
By Luke Oluoch, August 22, 2026Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor expressed confidence that his charges are ready for the 2026 FKF Super Cup clash against Tusker FC. The reigning league champions will face the FKF Cup winners in the season curtain-raiser on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium.
Ahead of the clash, the Ghanaian manager described their opponents as a side that has consistently given them problems, stressing that his team must be at their best.
“They are a team that has given us problems. In our first match, we won, but the game did not go as we intended, and we struggled against them. We then lost to them in the second leg,” Akonnor said.
However, he expressed optimism that his side is in a good place after a bustling offseason schedule preparing for the league kickoff.
He noted that their pre-season sessions revealed several areas to readjust before facing Julien Mette’s side: “It’s a new season and a new era. We had good preparation, and we believe we are in a better position to win. We look forward to building on what we showed in our matches against Migori Youth.
As part of their warm-up to the encounter, K’Ogalo Rift valley in Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Eldoret Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Showgrounds
The league champions in Eldoret barely 24 hours before their kick off time for the cup tie final.
Super Cup history
Since the competition was inaugurated in its current format in 2009, Gor Mahia have lifted the trophy a record seven times, while Tusker follow with three titles
The two clubs have also developed an intriguing history in this particular competition, having faced each other five times in the Super Cup with Gor Mahia winning outright on one occasion (2017) and the other four encounters having to be decided on post-match penalties.
Tusker emerged victorious in the shootouts of 2012, 2014 and 2021, while K’Ogalo had their moment of success from the spot in 2013.