Gor Mahia identify key areas for reinforcement during January transfer window

FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia are looking to bolster the squad with key reinforcements during the January transfer window.

FKF Premier League (FKFPL) defending champions Gor Mahia are gearing up for the January transfer market, targeting key reinforcements to strengthen their squad as they bid to defend their title.

Currently fourth on the league table with 24 points, K’Ogalo trail league leaders Tusker FC by nine points following a recent 2-1 defeat to the Brewers.

The 21-time record champions have identified several positions in need of bolstering, with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raymond Oruo outlining their priorities.


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“We will be looking at doing some business this coming transfer window,” said Oruo as per Citizen Digital.

“We are particularly looking to strengthen striking positions, so we are targeting an out-and-out striker, a cover goalkeeper because we have realized there is some weakness there, and there is a need to look at the right-back position.”

In their bid to bolster the squad further, Gor Mahia recently extended the contracts of captain Philemon Otieno and long-serving midfielder Ernest Wendo, who were set to depart after their contracts expired in December. Both players received six-month extensions, ensuring their continued presence in the team.

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In addition, the club has brought back former defender Dennis Ng’ang’a for a second stint. Ng’ang’a is currently training with the team as the club evaluates his suitability to provide cover in central defense.

“We have Dennis Ng’ang’a training with the team, and we’re assessing his ability to cover the central back position,” Oruo confirmed.

“If possible, we’d also like to get a natural winger, though that is not a priority. At the moment, we’re focused on about four or five positions: a striker, a goalkeeper, a right back, and potentially a central back.”

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Gor Mahia will resume action on Wednesday in a rescheduled FKFPL fixture against Sofapaka at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. This match presents an opportunity for the team to close the gap on the league leaders and build momentum ahead of their January reinforcements.

With the transfer window looming, K’Ogalo’s moves in the market could be pivotal in shaping their campaign and keeping their title defense hopes alive.

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