The Kenyan 2026/27 season officially kicks off today, Sunday, 23 August, with a tantalising FKF Super Cup clash pitting 22-time FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia against Kenyan giants Tusker FC.Gor Mahia qualified for the Super Cup after winning the league title last season, while Tusker secured their place by winning the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907034##K’Ogalo endured a stiff challenge from arch-rivals AFC Leopards before clinching the league title, while The Brewers edged 2024 champions Kenya Police FC 2-1 in the cup final played at the Kwale Stadium on Sunday, 14 June.The Super Cup, which pits the league champions against the Mozzart Bet Cup winners, returns after a three-year hiatus. The last edition was held in 2023, when Gor Mahia defeated Kakamega Homeboyz on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Gor Mahia head into today’s encounter on the back of a comprehensive pre-season campaign that saw them compete in the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda, where they finished as runners-up.Homeboyz close preseason with mixed results in double-headerK’Ogalo also played a high-profile friendly against Sudanese giants Al Merrikh before facing Mozzart Bet-sponsored Migori Youth in the Green Legacy Cup last weekend, winning on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.Tusker also featured in the CECAFA Kagame Cup but were eliminated at the group stage before returning to their Ruaraka base, where they have continued training and playing friendly matches.Both teams will use the Super Cup as an opportunity to assess their readiness for the new season, particularly with continental assignments on the horizon.Shabana new signing reveals why he returned to KenyaGor Mahia will compete in the CAF Champions League, where they have been drawn against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in the first preliminary round. Tusker, meanwhile, will represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup and face Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani.Former Bidco defender joins Kakamega Homeboyz after successful trials