Tusker will contest the annual DStv Super Cup against between Gor Mahia at Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi on Sunday, January 29 from 3pm.

The fixture marks the start of the new SportPesa Premier League.

The tie is traditionally played between the reigning Kenyan Premier League champions and GOtv Shield holders.

However, according  to  a statement posted on the  KPL official portal,since Tusker  FC are both the current SportPesa Premier League and GOtv Shield winners the League has followed best practices employed in England, Germany and France whereby the holder of both titles in one season plays the second placed team in the league, in this case Gor Mahia.