If it’s working, why fix it? That will be Gor Mahia’s mantra ahead of the next transfer window expected in February, according to head coach Johnathan McKinstry.Despite having a lean squad due to a FIFA transfer ban, the 19-time Football Kenya Federation Premier League, FKFPL champions have punched above their weight in two seasons.Wanyama reveals why he turned down moves to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and ItalyIn the previous campaign, K’Ogalo finished third, and have had a good run so far in the 2022-23 season, winning five, drawing twice and losing only once in eight games.”The players who are wearing the shirt have done well, and as you know in football, you don’t change what’s working,” the Irishman, who previously coached Uganda Cranes, told Mozzart Sport.Yet, there are clear deficiencies in the squad that need plugging. A quick look at the table standings shows a team that is struggling to score compared to other early title contenders like Tusker, KCB and Nzoia Sugar FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_6955312##Of the top five clubs, K’Ogalo (8) has scored the least number goals juxtaposed with Tusker (15), Ulinzi Stars (14), KCB and Nzoia Sugar (12), each.”Definitely we’ve been working on beefing up different departments of the team, and I can tell you we have a number of potential recruits who are already training with us.”Amongst the players presently training with Gor Mahia include highly rated defender Sylvester Owino, formerly of Kakamega Homeboyz and Enock Wanyama, an exciting attacking midfielder, who on Kariobangi Sharks and Ligi Ndogo roster previously. Wanyama has played for the U20 national team.”They have been patient with us, training for a while now. It shows the level of confidence and potential they see in what we’re trying to do here.”##NAJAVA_MECA_6955285##Gor Mahia are also linked with Ugandan striker Patrick Kaddu, who is currently doing duty for the Uganda Cranes in Algeria.Kaddu’s shock move to Uganda’s second-tier league, FUFA Big League side Kitara Football Club has proved a well taken risk as he has gone ahead to live up to the billing; taking the league by storm.17-year old Homeboyz keeper Ibrahim Wanzala dreams big after bagging three consecutive league startsKaddu has netted a whooping 13 goals in 12 matches hoisting his employers to the top of the league. According to reports, talks between Kaddu’s agent and Gor Mahia are in advanced stages after the resilient workaholic proved his worth in front of goal.In December, Kaddu beat Uganda Premier League players to the Player of Month award for scoring four goals and an assist.
