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Gor Mahia have completed most of their transfer business and ahead of their CAF Champions League assignment, Pulse Sports looks at how their first XI will likely look like.
Gor Mahia have made a number of signings as they prepare for next season where CAF Champions League and FKF Premier League defence await.
New coach Leonardo Neiva has also been trying out new systems as he bids to implement his blueprint.
Having completed most of their transfer business, Pulse Sports looks at how K’Ogalo will likely line up with their new signings.
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Goalkeeper: Kevin Omondi
The goalkeeper kept 20 clean sheets last season to win the Golden Glove award and will likely retain his spot in the team because he offers Gor much more than saves.
His ability to play out from the back will impress new coach Neiva who is seeking to implement a possession-based style of football that requires a goalkeeper who is good with his feet.
Right-back: Rooney Onyango
The full-back has impressed in the last two seasons and will not have anyone challenging him for a starting berth.
Still young, Onyango offers Gor Mahia both defensive solidity and attacking threat which is an asset to the team.
Left-back: Levin Odhiambo
Signed from Tusker in the midseason, the full-back did not play for most of the second half of 2023-24 but is set to get a run in the team in the new campaign.
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Like Rooney Onyango, Odhiambo is adept at both defence and attack and he will likely be preferred in Neiva’s system than Geoffrey ‘Simiti’ Ochieng.
Centre-back: Kennedy Onyango
Popularly known as Vidic, Onyango was one of the outstanding players for Gor last season and is set to take on an increased role again next season.
His reading of the game, good tackling, plus his ability in the air makes him one of the first-choice central defenders at Gor and will likely keep his spot in the starting XI.
Centre-back: Alphonce Omija
The 21-year-old has returned to Gor after a stint in Oman and should complement Onyango in defence.
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Omija’s experience at international level perhaps gives him an edge over his competitors with Gor set for CAF Champions League this season.
Central midfield: Kevin Juma
Kevin Juma slotted in straight into the team after joining Gor at the start of last season and edged out Ernest Wendo who had to contend with substitute appearances most of the time.
He will likely keep his spot in central midfield to continue shielding a defence that has been so mean in the last two seasons.
Central midfield: Enoch Morrison
Ghanaian Enoch Morrison has joined after stints with continental giants Asante Kotoko.
The midfielder has signed a two-year contract and will offer Gor Mahia both experience and quality in the middle of the pack, especially during continental assignments.
Attacking midfield: Chris Akena
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Akena has previously played for Al Rams Sports Club, a first division team in the United Arab Emirates, and that international experience will be required as K’Ogalo challenge on multiple fronts.
Right wing: Sharrif Musa
Another midseason signing, the former Bidco United winger will likely be given an opportunity to blossom down the right wing as he cuts in on his strong left foot.
Musa showed great quality last season as he linked up well with his attacking partners, creating opportunities for his team-mates, and more will be expected next season.
Left wing: Samuel Kapen
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His pace and that of Musa on the flanks will give defenders a hard time and he is also good at scoring and creating goals which will reduce the burden on both Akena and Benson Omala.
Striker: Benson Omala
The league’s leading scorer last season is largely unchallenged and his numbers in the last two campaigns suggest he does not need replacing.
Omala will lead the line for Gor again even if Congolese striker Gedeon Bendeka has arrived and things will only change if he were to leave the club.
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