Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala conceded that playing under the floodlights and in difficult conditions might have affected some of the players in their opening match of the CECAFA Kagame Cup.The Kenyan champions fell 1-0 to their Zambian counterparts Red Arrows in their opening game of the tournament played at the Azam Complex.Veteran striker James Chamanga scored the all-important goal late in the second half to break the hearts of Gor fans who had hoped for a positive start.##NAJAVA_MECA_4117##While reacting to the loss, Omala admitted that nearly all of the Gor players are not used to the humid conditions and playing competitive matches at night.The game kicked off at 9pm, a departure to what most of the Gor players are used to as local matches are played during the day.”I have previously played under the floodlights. The boys tried their best despite the conditions being tough. There are those who were playing in such conditions for the first time. They will certainly get used to it,” said the striker.Millions awaiting Gor Mahia and Kenya Police after group stage qualification in CAF interclub competitionsThe Harambee Stars man also revealed that the team hadn’t grasped coach Leonardo Neiva’s philosophy, and further lamented on the limited time the new players had to catch up. Gor appointed Neiva slightly over a week ago, filing in the gap left by Johnathan McKinstry who left following the expiry of his two-year contract with the club. “We have a new coach and we are still learning his ways. We have new faces who are trying to blend in. The tournament is part of our pre-season preparations,” he said. Gor Mahia to confront South Sudanese giants in CAF Champions LeagueDespite the loss, the former Western Stima striker remained confident of redemption in the subsequent game against Telecom FC of Djibouti. Gor will take on the side on Saturday looking to bounce back and save themselves from bidding the tournament farewell early.”It wasn’t the start we anticipated but I am hoping that we will right the wrongs in the next game,” added Omala.
