For two seasons now, Gor Mahia have operated with a lean squad composed of youngsters from the youth team due to a prevailing FIFA transfer ban.Despite the inability to strengthen the squad with talent outside its structures, K’Ogalo has remained competitive domestically, but not good enough to win major trophies.With all clear now to sign and register new players, there’s still a huge risk of more bans should the club fail to settle a Ksh 8 million debt owed to some four foreign players.The former players, who reported the record Kenyan champions to FIFA for breach of contract include Malian goalkeeper Adama Traore, Burundian forward Jules Ulimwengu and Congolese striker Yangayay Sando Sando.”We’re working hard to ensure that the amount is settled before the transfer window in February. We don’t want another transfer ban that can jeopardize our plans to strengthen the squad,” K’Ogalo chairman Ambrose Rachier told Mozzart Sport. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6937485##Gor Mahia finished third behind champions Tusker FC and Kakamega Homeboyz FC in the disputed Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) 2021-22 season. The coach Johnathan McKinstry’s side has started strongly this season, winning four out of six games played so far.”I’m impressed with the start to the season. Recently the club patron (Hon. Raila Odinga) asked me why we’re number five, and I told him the leaders have played more games than us,” said Rachier. Harambee Starlet included in Global Player CouncilK’Ogalo’s last league outing was a convincing 2-0 win over Posta Rangers in Thika. The team travels to Kakamega to face Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium on Saturday. “Our aim is to play continental football again, and so there’s no doubt that winning the league is a priority. “Gor Mahia, with a record 19 FKFPL titles, have not won the league since 2019.
