Gor Mahia FC sporting director Lordvick Aduda has termed the signing of defender Alphonce Omija as a big catch for the team ahead of the 2024-25 season, which commences mid this month.Omija chose to cut ties with his Omani club Dhofar to return to Gor Mahia, this time with the senior team, having played for the junior side years ago before moving to Kariobangi Sharks and later Dhofar in 2023.##NAJAVA_MECA_8249218##His return has been seen by a section of fans as a downgrade, something Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat dismissed, saying the move to Gor Mahia provides the national team defender a chance to showcase his abilities at the continental stage when the club makes its bow later this month in the CAF Champions League. They will play El Merreikh FC Bentiu of South Sudan in a two-legged preliminary round.Aduda, who has served as Gor Mahia’s CEO and now as the sporting boss, views Omija’s arrival as a significant boost to the team, particularly for continental matches.“He is a very good addition to the squad. He has all the ingredients to come in and help Gor Mahia perform at the highest level, and now that they are participating in the Champions League, I must say he is the right catch,” Aduda told SportsBoom.com.Omija is seen as a replacement for Rwandese Emery Bayisenge, who has departed the club, and Aduda believes his return strengthens the defense line.“He has shown his qualities when playing for Harambee Stars. Remember, Omija was our youth player before he got promoted to the senior team and then left for Sharks. I had spotted him as a good player; he has the discipline, and with him, our defensive line will be strong enough,” he added.Currently, Gor Mahia players are disgruntled with the fact that they did not receive a share of the prize money the club earned from winning the league and have boycotted training.Ellie Asieche opens up on Mathare United’s primary goals ahead of new season
