Newly-promoted FKF Premier League side Migori Youth FC will travel to Tanzania for two international friendly matches as they step up preparations for their maiden top-flight campaign.The National Super League champions will depart Kenya on Saturday, 26 September for Mwanza, where they have lined up matches against Alliance FC and NBC Premier League side, Pamba Jiji FC.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMigori Youth will begin their Tanzanian tour against Alliance FC on Saturday, at 4pm before returning to action the following day against Pamba Jiji at 12 noon at the CCM Kirumba Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_985188##The two fixtures will provide coach Salim Babu with an opportunity to assess his squad against opposition from across the border as the club continues to fine-tune its preparations for the 2026-2027 FKF PL season.“The team will depart tomorrow morning for Tanzania for two international friendly matches in Mwanza.We will face Alliance FC tomorrow at 4PM before taking on NBC Premier League side Pamba Jiji FC at 12 Noon on Sunday at the CCM Kirumba Stadium.Two matches, two important tests as we continue our preparations for the new season,” the club posted.Gor Mahia official explains why Charles Akonnor should stay despite Champions League exitThe club has already enjoyed an extensive pre-season programme, with the Tanzanian assignments offering another opportunity to test the squad against unfamiliar opposition before the start of competitive action.Pamba Jiji will provide a particularly significant test, as the side is coached by Kenyan tactician Francis Baraza. The club also features a number of Kenyan players, including Brian Eshianda, John Ochieng, Shaphan Oyugi and Stephen Ochieng.Benni McCarthy on why there will be no mercy when Kenya face South AfricaMigori Youth's participation in the friendlies comes against the backdrop of continued uncertainty surrounding the start of the 2026/27 FKFPL season in Kenya.The new campaign has faced delays, with the outstanding promotion playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United required to be concluded before the league programme can proceed.
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