A promising talent is emerging at record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia. Joshua Onyango, also known as Mangulu, is fast-rising 20-year-old defender who is determined to make a mark in the world of football.Born and raised in the vibrant neighborhoods of Maria, Kayole, and Makongeni, in Nairobi, Joshua’s journey from makeshift pitches to the hallowed grounds of Gor Mahia is a testament to his unwavering dedication and talent.Gor Mahia youngster Joshua Onyango dreams for the stars after revealing Manchester United as dream clubAs a starter at K’Ogalo, he not only defends the goal but also embodies the aspirations of a new generation of defenders in Kenyan football. He is a big, traditional central defender,reader of the game, strong in the air and an imposing figure in the penalty area, all important attributes for his position. But where does his story start?The 20 year old was born in Maria, Kayole and grew up in Makongeni area of Nairobi where he honed his skills in makeshift pitches and at his primary school, Joseph Apudo Primary School where he sat for his KCPE.”I was playing at a tournament in Donholm after I cleared my primary school education when coach Joseph Makohka and a friend who was in Upper Hill influenced the school to admit me.” Onyango reveals to Mozzart Sport.Joshua then joined Upper Hill High school on a full football scholarship. He would stay there for two years and when the principal Peter Orero, who is now the Kibra Member of Parliament, was transferred to Dagoretti High School, he took his football troops with him, amongst them, Joshua Onyango.There is a very good footballer in Gor Mahia’s 19 year old Joshua Onyango.Has all the physical attributes of a centre back and very composed on the ball. One to watch out for#Sirkal #GorMahia pic.twitter.com/3OkOqPGAoH— Ochieng’ Stephen (@soo_ochieng) January 8, 2023 After his secondary education, Mangulu joined Western Stima and later Kariobangi Sharks where he was spotted by the Gor Mahia bench and joined the team in 2022.”Amongst the matches that I played well at Sharks, was against Gor Mahia and I was approached through Team Manager Jalawi Obondo.” He says of his journey to Gor Mahia.##NAJAVA_MECA_8020735##But where did the name Mangulu come from? “I was named by a friend called Onyango in Makongeni who liked jokes and giving people nicknames. I didn’t like it but it stuck when everyone started calling me Mangulu and I had to embrace it.” He tells us of the origin of his nickname.Rookie defender angling to fill Shakava’s shoes at Gor MahiaAs the season nears the end, Joshua Onyango hopes to defend the title with Gor mahia even as he dreams of playing for Manchester United one day. One thing stands though, he is a symbol of hope and inspiration for upcoming footballers across Kenya and with each match, he writes a new Chapter in Gor Mahia’s storied legacy. Mangulu’s star is on the rise, and the future of Kenyan football shines because of it.
