Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia have ramped up efforts to sign Harambee Stars goalkeeper Bryne Omondi as they look to reinforce their squad ahead of the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season.Omondi, whose contract with Bandari FC is set to expire at the end of June, has been strongly linked with a move to K’Ogalo.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news##NAJAVA_MECA_8997001##The speculation gained momentum following an update from Gor Mahia deputy patron Eliud Owalo, who confirmed meeting the shot-stopper to discuss matters related to the national team.”Met Kenyan international goalkeeper Bryne Omondi. We discussed matters CHAN and AFCON,” Owalo posted on his social media handles.Although the meeting was publicly framed around international duty, it has sparked rumours of an imminent transfer, especially with Gor Mahia eager to shake up their goalkeeping options after falling short in the just-concluded season.NSL champions Nairobi United unleash giant-slaying prowess on Gor Mahia to clinch Mozzart Bet CupOmondi’s 2024/25 campaign was marred by injury, which led to him losing his place at Bandari to the returning Farouk Shikalo.It is believed that the custodian opted against renewing his contract at Bandari after losing the number one role to the experienced Shikalo.The club is eyeing significant improvements after conceding 27 goals last season, a defensive record that ultimately cost them a chance to retain the league title.Boniface Ambani elected new AFC Leopards chairpersonHaving previously featured for Mathare United and KCB, Omondi has steadily risen through the ranks and earned his first call-up to the national team in June 2023, a testament to his growing reputation.Should he finalize a move to the record league champions, Omondi would join a highly competitive goalkeeping unit featuring consecutive ‘Golden Glove’ winners Gad Mathews and Kevin Omondi — a challenge that would demand both form and consistency to earn the number one jersey.
