Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will face competition from two clubs in the race for Burundian goalkeeper Jonathan Nahimana’s signature.Gor are in the hunt for an experienced goalkeeper ahead of their, much-awaited, return to the CAF Champions League after more than three years in the cold.K’Ogalo are however not the sole club interested in Nahimana’s signature as Zambian side Green Eagles and Rwandese club Gasogi United have all contacted the experienced custodian.Nahimana disclosed that Gor Mahia officials initiated contact after the Harambee Stars vs Burundi 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match played last month in Malawi.##NAJAVA_MECA_8192026##Kenya hosted the Swallows at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe due to the lack of a FIFA and CAF-accredited stadium in the country, at the moment, with Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia undergoing renovations.Nahimana pulled top drawer saves against Harambee Stars to keep the score line respectable for Burundi who came from a goal down to hold Kenya to a 1-1 draw.“After the game, Gor reached out. Negotiations between my representative and the club are still on. I can also confirm that there is interest from Zambia and Rwanda,” Nahimana told Mozzart Sport.COSAFA Cup: Kenya beat Zimbabwe but have to wait longer to find out semi finals fateSources close to the player hinted to Mozzart Sport that the sign on fee Gor had proposed to offer the custodian met his expectations but the monthly salary fell short.Gor’s desire to land the vastly seasoned goalkeeper will also face a significant hurdle given the fact that Namungo FC are keen on handing the player a contract extension.Nahimana confirmed that Namungo are willing to keep him for an extra season but he has not made up his mind on whether he will opt for a new challenge.The former Vital’O shot-stopper joined Namungo in September 2020 from KMC FC.Robert Matano critiques AFC Leopards’ leadership and cultureHis current deal with the Lindi-based club expires on July 9.“Namungo have floated the idea of renewing my contract for another year but we haven’t discussed the terms in length. I am still weighing my options,” he added.Nahimana fits the bill for Gor if his experience in CAF inter-club competitions and the national team is anything to go by.He played all three group-stage matches during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals held in Egypt.
