Gor Mahia playmaker Austine Odhiambo has tipped the newly-appointed tactician Jonathan McKinstry to inspire the club back to its past glory.The record Kenyan champions turned to the Irish man’s expertise two days ago after parting company with Andreas Spier who had been in charge since February.The former Uganda Cranes boss started his tenure on a positive note after guiding the club to a 1-0 win over Coast Combined in a pre-season friendly match played last Sunday at the RG Ngala Stadium.After declining a Ksh 10 million offer from Gor Mahia last season, AFC Leopards have been forced to surrender midfielder Austin Odhiambo to K’Ogalo for FREE. The Kenya International has penned down a two-year deal with the Green Army #TheRoundUp pic.twitter.com/q3uZu6V10G— Greg Mulemi (@Mulemig) October 5, 2021 Former national U20 forward Benson Omala was the hero of the game as his goal separated the two sides as well as earned his side half a million, the prize money set aside for the winner.Odhiambo who conceded to have savored the few training sessions conducted by the McKinstry said the prospect of winning trophies under him were high as his philosophy was one that players will have fully embraced by the time the season gets underway.##NAJAVA_MECA_6533919##According to the Football Kenya Federation Transition Committee, the 2022-2023 season is set to start on August 27.”We will certainly win trophies under the new coach. He wants us to play attractive football and win titles. The players have been responding well to the few sessions we have had and I believe, will have fully understood what the coach wants by the time we get to competitive football, ” he said.Ngotho eyes more badges with transition to full time coaching beckoningK’Ogalo last won the league title in 2019 even though they were declared champions the following year despite the season being halted midway.The highly-rated midfielder who joined Gor last year from their bitter rivals AFC Leopards also feels that he will thrive under McKinstry and draw closer to turning professional.
