Congolese import Gedeon Bendeka has vowed to fill in the massive gap left by Benson Omala at Gor Mahia in the season scheduled to kick off on 24 August.Gor lost Omala, who has been their main striker in the last three seasons, to Lebanese top tier side Safa Sporting after the player accepted to join the side on Monday. His move to the little-known Lebanese league caught many by surprise as he was widely expected to, either return to Europe or, sign with some of the African giants, reportedly eyeing his signature.##NAJAVA_MECA_175498269518##Gor had seemingly began preparing for Omala’ departure having brought in Bendeka from Rwandese side Entincelles last month.Bendeka says he, fully understands the demands the Gor Mahia fraternity have invested in him and promised to fill in Omala’s boots. Omala was the most consistent striker in the Kenyan league in the past two seasons as he found the back of the net 45 times( 26 goals in the 2022-2023 season and 19 in the 2023-2024) Omala joins Lebanese club after parting ways with Gor Mahia”I am ready to pick from where Omala left. It is a huge responsibility to play for this great club and most importantly, to lead the forward line. I believe that I am equal to the task,” Bendeka told Mozzart Sport in an exclusive interview.Besides establishing himself as the main striker at Gor, Bendeka hopes to win the ‘Golden Boot’ just like Omala did in his final season at Gor.Firat optimistic ahead of AFCON qualifiers despite stadia shameThe youthful striker says joining Gor in time has enabled him settle and learn coach Leonardo Neiva’s philosophy on time.”I understand the pressure which comes with playing for the biggest club in the country. I have had time to adapt and adjust to the Kenyan culture. I believe I will be the top scorer,” he added.
