When Gor Mahia signed Dennis Ng’ang’a, ideally, the defender was set to battle with Fred Nkata for the left-back rank. The record Kenyan champions captured the towering defender after he severed ties with Wazito in a transfer aimed at beefing the defensive rank that was hit hard following Geoffrey Ochieng’s long term injury.The latter is currently recuperating after going under the knife in August to rehabilitate his damaged Anterior Cruciate Ligaments and is expected to be out for six more months.Gor Mahia defender ruled out for eight months after surgeryHowever, Ng’ang’a has found a new role at Gor as he has twice been deployed as a centre back, pairing with Harun Shakava at the heart of the defence during the Super Cup against Tusker and league opener tie against KCB. The former Nairobi City Stars player now says he has no plans of switching back to the left side of the pitch and will concentrate on playing as a centre half going forward.Dennis Ng’ang’a, formerly of Wazito is now part of Gor Mahia…. plays on the left-back (defender). pic.twitter.com/ym1RyAk21t— Tony Anelka (@tonyanelka) September 18, 2021 “I am enjoying the new challenge and I am looking to stick to central defence. I am happy the coach helped me transition from a left-back to a central defender which was part of my long term plan. I am more comfortable in the new role,” he said.The changes effected in the Gor backline have since seen the budding Frank Odhiambo who was Shakava’s partner for the better part of last season drop to the bench. The youngster who is barely a season old in the top flight picked Shakava to thank for holding his hand and adapting to life in the top flight.Ex Wazito left back Dennis Ng’ang’a is now a Gor Mahia player.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/AQkrUKvCEg— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) September 18, 2021 The experienced defender has also earned praises from Ng’ang’a whom he observed that he has aided him to conform to the demands of a central defender.“He has played against the toughest opponents in the league and in CAF inter-club competitions as well as the national team. He reads the game well and gives instructions and covers me well. He has made it easier for me,” he added.
