Gor Mahia have rescinded their decision to offload their longest-serving players, defender Philemon Otieno and midfielder Ernest Wendo, by offering them six-month contract extensions.The club announced the news on its social media platforms, quashing earlier speculation that they had opted to release the experienced duo.Both players’ contracts had expired at the end of December, and the record Premier League champions appeared reluctant to offer them an extension but have now moved to secure their services for the remainder of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8625222##Otieno’s extension is driven by uncertainty surrounding the future of first-choice right-back Ronney Onyango, while Wendo’s stay will help bolster Gor Mahia’s midfield depth.“Our longest-serving players Philemon Otieno and Ernest Wendo will stay with us through to the end of the season after an extension of their expired contracts,” K’Ogalo announced.Wendo, who joined Gor Mahia in 2015, boasts seven league titles, while Otieno, who has been with the club since 2017, has six.Gor Mahia parts ways with legendary duo as contracts expireTheir departure would have stripped the team of valuable experience in the dressing room, despite their reduced game time in recent seasons. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gor Mahia FC (@official_gmfc) Otieno now plays a more limited role at right-back, with Rooney being the preferred option. However, with Onyango reportedly seeking opportunities elsewhere, Gor Mahia is keen to avoid being caught short if he leaves during the current transfer window.Rooney was recently linked with a move to Tanzanian outfit Singida Black Stars.BREAKING: Nicholas Muyoti hands in resignation at Nairobi City StarsThough part of the transfer fee was reportedly paid, the deal collapsed after the player declined the move.##NAJAVA_MECA_8625173##With only six months remaining on his contract, Onyango is widely expected to leave either this month or at the end of the season.
