Gor Mahia’s captain reveals push to show issues round in essential tie towards AFC Leopards – Individuals Day by day
After a sequence of poor outcomes and lacklustre efficiency from document champions Gor Mahia that culminated within the sacking of their head coach Leonardo Neiva, captain Philomen Otieno is optimistic the boys will flip the tide once they lock horns with their arch-rivals AFC Leopards in Mashemeji Derby.
Gor Mahia has recorded a torrid begin to the season which has left them languishing in twelfth place within the Football Kenya Premier League (FKFPL) after six matches, having received twice, suffered two losses and shared the spoils twice.
Neiva’s final project was towards Bandari the place Okay’Ogalo had been whipped 2-0 forcing the followers to storm the sector, disrupting play.
Despite the disagreeable begin, Okay’Ogalo’s captain Otieno believes that the boys who’re below the arms of assistant coaches Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno and Michael Nam, will flip issues round once they conflict with Ingwe on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
According to Otieno, his teammates have looked sharp in training and they are putting their best foot forward to prepared for a fierce battle with AFC Leopards.
“Our preparations are going on well and we are looking forward for a good game. The mood is okay and we are doing all we can to ensure we get positive results,” Otieno advised Gor Mahia media on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Calls for endurance
Okay’Ogalo has been below stress to appease their listless followers who’re used to victories. In their final matches, irate Gor Mahia supporters stormed the pitch at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos demanding explanations for the string of subpar outcomes.
In the match towards Bandari, the sport was barely disrupted once more by Gor Mahia followers. Police had been compelled to intervene and allowed the match to proceed.
Following the unrest, Gor Mahia’s skipper has pleaded with the followers to train endurance. He assured them that the crew is strong and able to battle for its rightful place within the league.
“I want to assure all our fans that we as players are doing everything in training to make sure that we get ready for the next match which is Mashemeji Derby and just want them to be patient with us,” Philomen Otieno acknowledged.
“We as players will make sure that the positive results come on Sunday, November 24, 2024,” he concluded.
Captain Philemon Otieno assures K’Ogalo followers a constructive outcomes throughout the Mashemeji Derby on Sunday twenty fourth, 2024🟢⚪️ pic.twitter.com/1CqyX4nrvZ
— Gor Mahia FC Ke (@gormahiafcke) November 19, 2024
Their rivals, AFC Leopards, have equally had a share of their very own hassle with followers storming the stadium in a match towards Ulinzi Stars demanding explanations for poor results.
AFC’s administration in a press release vowed to crack the whip and impose a ban on their followers who can be discovered culpable.
Ingwe is presently fifth on the FKFPL log with 11 factors after eight matches.
