New Gor Mahia winger Samuel Kapen has set sights on bagging titles after sealing a move to the club on a two-year deal with an option for a third.The former Kibera Black Stars playmaker moved to the Green Army from Nairobi City Stars, where he spent two seasons.Last season, he was one of the most sought-after players in the league, with offers coming from as far as Europe, thanks to his seven goals and nine assists with Simba wa Nairobi. Engin Firat: Emerging Stars had potential to sail in COSAFA Cup finalKapen was close to joining Gor Mahia last January, but the parties could not agree on terms. The then-Johnathan McKinstry-coached outfit opted to pursue Sharriff Musa instead.However, Kapen’s dream has finally been fulfilled, and he is now focused on his goals for the season. Speaking to the club’s media team, Kapen shared his excitement and ambitions.“It (Gor Mahia) is a big club both in Kenya and Africa. I want to achieve my goals with the club. I want to win many cups with the club,” he said.“They will not only expect entertainment and joy but also expect me to bring a winning mentality, which is what I want to bring to the table,” Kapen added.Welcome to Gor Mahia, Samuel Kapen.💚🤍The forward/striker joins us from Nairobi City Stars.#Kogalo #Sirkal #SportpesaNaGor pic.twitter.com/JjuZttCZRV— Gor Mahia FC Ke (@gormahiafcke) July 5, 2024 Kapen will have a first shot at a title with Gor in the CECAFA Kagame Cup, set to start on Tuesday 9 July in Tanzania.Should Gor beat stiff competition from the strong contingent in the regional tournament, it will be the first-career silverware for the fleet footed winger.Gor Mahia will open their CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign against Zambia’s Red Arrows. After the opener, K’Ogalo will face Telkom FC from Djibouti three days later before closing the group proceedings with a match against Sudan’s giants Al Hilal on Tuesday, July 16 at 4 PM.##NAJAVA_MECA_8198127##
