Gor Mahia head coach Leonardo Martins Neiva has declined to comment on the situation involving winger Rooney Onyango, who was dropped during the team’s last CAF Champions League match.Onyango, 24, who also plays as a defender, was excluded from the starting lineup against African champions Al Ahly.The match ended in a 3-0 loss for Gor Mahia in Cairo on September 21, completing a 6-0 aggregate defeat that eliminated them in the second preliminary round.##NAJAVA_MECA_11931##Despite making the trip to Cairo, Onyango did not play, sparking debate among some Gor Mahia supporters.Addressing his omission, Neiva cited disciplinary issues.“Rooney missed the game due to a lack of commitment, behavior, and discipline. We are a team and must work together,” Neiva told SportsBoom.Harambee Stars captain Olunga doubtful for Cameroon clashAfter their Champions League exit, Gor shifted focus to defending their league title, starting with a 4-0 victory over Mathare United on September 28.Once again, Onyango was absent from the matchday squad.When asked about the player’s situation, Neiva said, “No comment, please. It’s an internal issue.”Barry Otieno joins race for presidency five days after resigning as FKF CEOAlthough Onyango has missed two consecutive matches, he remains part of the Kenya squad called up by coach Engin Firat for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Cameroon.Onyango played a role in the first round match in Cameroon and will look to play a more advanced role on Monday when the two sides clash.
