Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno believes they have what it takes to win the Football Kenya Premier League (FKPL) title this season.Otieno says the players are enjoying the best time of their life as their welfare has been well taken care of and believes this will act as a big motivation to push them towards the title.Despite the team having a lean squad due to a FIFA ban on signing of players, Otieno believes that will not deter them from their goal.“Our focus is on the title. This time we have all the right conditions to achieve it. Our welfare as players is well taken care of and everyone is motivated enough to want to win,” he said.The club is sponsored by a local gaming company that pays the players’ salaries directly into their accounts ensuring there are no delays.##NAJAVA_MECA_7010371##At the same time Otieno says, the title race is still wide open and the chase remains a marathon with no one favorite at this stage of the competition.“It is a marathon. You cannot for sure say who is favorite. It is all about who will endure to the end and I believe we have what it takes.” Ouma keen for new European challenge but AIK’s high asking price blocking potential movesGor Mahia last won the league title in 2019 which was their fourth in a row having been declared champions between 2017 and 2019. Gor also won the league title three years in a row from 2013 to 2015.Speaking on his national team Harambee Stars career, Otieno revealed his desire to once again play for the team.“It is always a privilege to be called up for national duty and I am looking forward to another opportunity. We have been out for a long time and so we cannot wait to make a comeback.”
