Benson Omala has set an ambitious target of scoring 25 goals for defending league champions Gor Mahia in the upcoming 2024–25 FKF Premier League campaign.However, he acknowledges that his future at the club is uncertain. Omala is open to leaving if a strong offer comes in and the interested club reaches an agreement with Gor Mahia.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262779##The striker, who netted 19 league goals last season, won the FKF Premier League Golden Boot. This accolade had narrowly escaped him the previous season when he scored 26 goals, just one short of Elvis Rupia’s tally for Kenya Police FC, who clinched the top scorer award.With the new season set to begin in a fortnight, Omala is determined to reach a minimum of 25 goals. Reflecting on his experience, he admits that losing the 2022–23 Golden Boot to Rupia, despite leading the scorers’ chart for most of the campaign, was a painful blow.“I have previously scored 26 goals in a season, and losing the Golden Boot to Elvis (Rupia) was very painful because I thought I had done enough to win it. So, aiming for 25 goals next season is not a difficult task. I know I will achieve my target,” Omala told SportsBoom.com.Sour appearance for Brian Bwire in South Africa as Polokwane falls to SundownsOmala, a former Western Stima FC player, believes that strong competition from other attackers will be crucial in achieving his goal. With the departure of key strikers like Tito Okello, John Makwata, and Erick Kapaito from the Kenyan league, Omala hopes that new challengers will emerge to push him further.“If I get good opposition players to push me, why not? I will score 25 goals or even more. Tough competition keeps you going and makes you strive to do better. It increases your sharpness in front of the goal because if you don’t score, it becomes difficult to keep up with the pace. I hope to stay fit throughout the season; if I remain injury-free, it will be a big boost to achieving my target,” he added.Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Shimanyula looking to create FKFPL historyOmala’s plans, should he stay with Gor Mahia, are not limited to personal success. He aims to help the club retain the league title and perform well in the CAF Champions League.“I want to achieve something special again—score 25 goals or even surpass the 26-goal mark. I am hoping to stay healthy enough to have a successful season, score more goals, and help Gor Mahia retain the Premier League and perform well in the CAF Champions League.”However, Omala remains open to the possibility of leaving Gor Mahia if a good offer emerges. In February, Algerian side JS Soura attempted to sign the striker, but the deal collapsed at the last minute.“If anything tangible comes on the table and my club agrees with whoever is keen on my services, then why not? I will move. But for now, it is all about Gor Mahia. I want to achieve a lot of success with this great club and win as many titles as possible,” he concluded.Harambee Stars prospect joins English club
