Kenya international Benson Omala has been axed from Lebanese side Al Safa’s squad set for duty for the rest of the season.Omala ditched FKF Premier League defending champions Gor Mahia for Al Safa in August 2024 in a move that received heavy criticism from football stakeholders across the country due to the security issues in the Middle Eastern country.CS Mvurya issues key updates on Talanta City, Kasarani and Nyayo StadiaTrue to the fears of many, the troubles in the country did not allow the former Western Stima striker to feature for his team in a competitive match as the instability escalated a few weeks later when he was back home for Harambee Stars duty and is yet to return to Lebanon.The war between Lebanon and Israel necessitated the postponement of the league but with the situation now calmer, the league is set to resume but with Omala missing from the team’s squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_8650060##In a post made on the club’s Facebook account, Safa have excluded the name of Omala from the forwards department. The six in the squad are Islam Batran, Ali Kassas, Jerome Etame, Ali Haidar, Hussein Haidar and Ali El Fadel.Omala’s omission from the squad adds to the uncertainty of his future with the club which has been the subject of speculation and interest in Kenyan football.Gor Mahia identify 5 positions that need strengthening in mid-season transfer windowAl Safa will be returning to action on Sunday 26 January with a league match against Reyady Abaseya as they look to end their nine-year wait for a league title.Media reports have linked the unsettled striker with a loan move to his former side Gor Mahia who are keen on bolstering their otherwise blunt forward line in the February transfer window.##NAJAVA_MECA_8650042##The 21-time league champions have not been able to replace Omala who was their main goal-poacher in the past few seasons.K’Ogalo signed Congolese striker Gedeon Bandeka to fill in the shoes of the Kisumu Day alumnus but the former Etincelles man has failed to live up to the expectations of the club.
