Kenyan giants AFC Leopards are scheduled for a high profile friendly match with Ugandan giants KCCA today, Saturday, 22 August at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1500 hrs.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two East Africa heavyweights planned the encounter as part of both teams' preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907911##They will both be seeking to make it a step higher this season, with Leopards having finished second to Gor Mahia in last season's league campaign, a similar fate that befell KCCA, who were second to champions Vipers SC.Leopards head into the fixture on the back of mixed results in their previous friendlies; that includes a 3-1 win over 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Nairobi United, and a draw against Mozzart Bet-sponsored 3K FC.Harambee Stars prospect set to miss remainder of 2026-2027 season at English clubKCCA, on the other hand, comes full of confidence, having triumphed over NEC FC with a 1-0 scoreline in the FUFA Super 8 Cup at the Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.The match is therefore set to provide top-tier regional competition, and the perfect environment to gauge chemistry for both teams ahead of the 2026/27 season.KCCA head coach Brian Ssenyondo lauded the friendly match and its importance in their season’s preparations.Why Harambee Stars midfielder will not play against West Ham this weekend“Facing a team of AFC Leopards’ stature in Nairobi presents the exact intensity and tactical test we need before the league starts. It is not just about results; it is about building match sharpness, testing our chemistry under pressure, and ensuring the boys are physically and mentally ready for the demanding season ahead,” he stated.The match will also provide an opportunity for former KCCA stars Samuel Ssenyonjo and Tom Ikara, now turning for Leopards, to face their former employers, with Ugandan midfielder Taddeo Lwanga facing familiar faces. Clem Imbayi’s future hangs in balance as Fortune Sacco hold firmPrior to the encounter, Leopards will also use the day to introduce their new players to the home fans after a busy involvement in the transfer market, one that saw them acquire Ikara, Lwanga and former Kariobangi Sharks duo of Kevin Luke Otiala and Sebastian Wekesa.Ingwe also roped in Musa Ceesay from Gambian side Falcons, as well as Eric Balecho and Robinson Musungu.