Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has outlined grand plans aimed at steering the club to regain its lost continental glory.K’Ogalo secured return to the lucrative continental matches after clinching the Football Kenya Federation Premier League title last Sunday at Kasarani Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_7340086##Having watched the team conquer in the league, Rachier, who revealed plans to retire next year, said the management had turned focus on hunting the elusive glory in CAF matches.Gor Mahia last, rubbed shoulders with the big boys in December 2021 losing the Confederation Cup playoff to Congolese side Otoho d’Oyo.Rachier, while blaming the coronavirus pandemic and the long battle to get off FIFA’s bad book for their downfall, revealed that casting the net wider and deeper in order to fish out more commercial partners was the top priority.Ambrose Rachier reveals retirement plans on the aftermath of Gor Mahia’s 20th titleThe long-serving administrator also, outlined plans to gather revenue from gate collections that has dwindled in the last three years.“We are looking at increasing sponsorship money heading to the new season. We are also encouraging our fans to return to the stadium in their numbers,” he said.“We intend to clinch the African title. We will be launching preparations after the short break,” he added.It remains to be seen whether Rachier and Gor will achieve their continental aspirations given that, the bar has been raised to higher heights during the time the club has been spectating from the periphery.MESHACK KISENGE: My 2022-23 FKFPL Team of the SeasonMeanwhile the city lawyer called on Football Kenya Federation to settle for the best commercial partners ahead of the start of the season.Impeccable sources indicate that, FKF is on the verge of penning deals with title and broadcast partners, a development that will relieve part of the financial burden resting the shoulders of the clubs.“I appeal to FKF and the government to secure commercial partners like the way it used to be the norm in the SuperSport era,” he said.
