Nairobi United patron Governor Johnson Sakaja has exuded confidence that the club will gain promotion to FKF Premier League at the end of the season.The Johnson Sakaja Foundation-funded side will be hoping to attain automatic promotion in their second attempt since securing a ticket to the second-tier league in 2023 in their very first attempt under coach Paul Odhiambo’s stewardship.Kenyan midfielder moves to Czech Republic in a multi-million dealc after finishing fourth, a point less than the promotion playoffs spot.”We are heading into the second leg of the NSL, and I am confident we will make it to the Premier League,” Sakaja stated after hosting the team for lunch.##NAJAVA_MECA_8667508##The club captain, Isaac Ouma, also echoed Sakaja’s sentiments, adding it is down to the playing unit to attain the club’s primary target of the campaign.”The club leadership, led by Governor Sakaja, has done an excellent job in ensuring we have everything we need. Now it is upon us to perform on the pitch and secure promotion,” he uttered.Gor Mahia closing in on Ugandan strikerIn a bid to realise their dreams, the club unveiled seven new signings to steer them towards the country’s top flight.Among the notable faces that have joined the club are former Mathare United, Sofapaka, Sony Sugar, and Gor Mahia midfielder Daniel Odhiambo and former Bidco United attacker John Kelwish.##NAJAVA_MECA_8667555##Former Mathare United defender Lennox Oguttu is also among the new recruits with Sakaja Cup MVP and promising players Hebert Daniel and Jermaine Khamati; Talanta forward Michael Jairo; and Enock Machaka, who returns for a second stint from FC Talanta.”We have welcomed new players and bonded as a family. I have encouraged the team to be resilient, stay strong, support one another, and never give up,” the governor added.Kakamega Homeboyz take action after controversial officiating against Gor MahiaSakaja took over the reins of the club in September 2024 through his foundation, the Johnson Sakaja Foundation.
