Kenya is set to host the second edition of the SportPesa Super Cup, which will be held from June 3 to 10.
This means that Gor Mahia will have the chance to defend their title, which they won last year in Tanzania.
This was announced on Thursday, with the winner of the eight-team invitational tournament set to travel to England next month to take on English Premier League side, Everton FC.
The tourney will see a total of 10 teams participating, with Gor, AFC Leopards SC, Kariobangi Sharks FC and Kakamega Homeboyz FC representing Kenya.
Tanzanian giants, Yanga SC and Simba SC will be joined by compatriots Singida United FC with Jeshi la Kujenga Uchumi (JKU) from Zanzibar completing the roster.
The winner of the tournament will also pocket Sh3 million in token prize money, according to the organisers.
Losing finalists with pocket Sh1 million, while third finishers will earn Sh750,000. Fourth place finishers will take home Sh500,000.
“The tournament’s goal is to bring about enhanced cohesion within the region as well as showcase only the greatest in East African football talent.
“We have selected the best of the best to take part in the tournament, based on our regional partnerships as well as on sporting merit,” said SportPesa Chief Marketing Officer, Kelvin Twissa.
The inaugural tournament saw Gor lose 2-1 to Everton in Tanzania, and the Kenyan Champions will be happy to get another chance to face Everton.