Gor Mahia has released several players in a massive overhaul of the squad.
FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have initiated a massive squad overhaul, parting ways with several key players as they revamp their team for the second half of the season.
The record champions have been active in the transfer market, aiming to strengthen their squad for their title retention bid.
The arrival of new head coach Sinisa Mihic has ushered in significant changes, with multiple players being released early in the Croatian’s tenure.
In an official communication from the club seen by Pulse Sports Among the casualties is midfielder Musa Masika, who joined the team during the 2023/24 campaign under former coach Jonathan McKinstry.
Gor Mahia leadership has urged fans to focus on Sinisa Mihic’s performance in charge of the team rather than the recruitment process.
Masika, a former KCB player, had joined on a free transfer after being pursued for years by McKinstry.
Another notable departure is winger Enock Wanyama, who also joined Gor Mahia in the 2023/24 season under McKinstry.
The former Kariobangi Sharks forward, who had endured a difficult stint abroad in the Taiwan League, was brought in as a free transfer but has now been deemed surplus to requirements.
Midfielder Kevin Juma has also faced the axe despite a promising start with the club.
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The hard-working midfielder was heavily linked with a move to sworn rivals Gor Mahia but chose to extend his contract at the club.
Juma was initially brought in as a replacement for veteran midfielder Ernest Wendo, who had been a mainstay in Gor Mahia’s midfield.
However, Juma, who arrived from Nzoia Sugar in July 2023, struggled to make a lasting impact and has now been released.
Goalkeeper Dolph Junior has not been spared either, even as Gor Mahia actively searches for a new shot-stopper.
The club had earlier in the year considered releasing long-serving players Ernest Wendo and captain Philemon Otieno but later opted to extend their contracts by six months.
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Otieno, whose contract was extended by six months in December, is set to leave Gor Mahia when his deal expires at the end of the season.
With Mihic at the helm, Gor Mahia is expected to be active in the market, with a focus on acquiring a striker, a midfielder, and a goalkeeper.
Ugandan forward Charles Bbaale has long been linked with a move to the club as they look to reinforce their attacking options.
As the second half of the season approaches, Gor Mahia’s restructuring signals a new era under Mihic, with the club keen on retaining their title.
