Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno has urged the club’s supporters to back the team, expressing full confidence that the Green Army will turn around its fortunes.K’Ogalo has endured a rough start to the campaign, leading fans to express displeasure with the team’s performance in the last two games.After being knocked out of the CAF Champions League, the 21-time FKF Premier League champions remain winless in their last four games.##NAJAVA_MECA_8486600##K’Ogalo lost 2-0 to Bandari in a midweek clash at Ukunda Showground after drawing 2-2 against Murang’a Seal.Earlier, they had fallen 2-1 to Nairobi City Stars in a match where Otieno had to calm irate fans at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.These results have led Gor’s faithful to criticize coach Leonardo Neiva and some players on social media.Captain Otieno says the team has addressed its areas of concern and is ready to fight for the badge.“We are going through a rough patch, but we will bounce back. We won’t let our recent results define us. We will keep working hard, learn from our mistakes, and come out stronger,” he said.“We have a strong squad capable of achieving great things. We just need to stay united and continue believing in ourselves. We need to refocus and put in more effort on the pitch.”Bandari goalkeeper thrilled to keep clean sheet in first game since waking from comaHe also emphasized the importance of achieving positive outcomes.“We must not dwell on the past. Right now, the only thing that matters is the next game and our strategy for winning it. We need to approach every game with focus and determination, giving it our all on the field,” he told The StarTheir latest outing, a 2-0 defeat by Bandari in Ukunda, left them 11th on the log with just eight points, nine behind leaders KCB, who have played two more games.“Every opponent is out to defeat us because we are the champions. Our matches have become more challenging as a result,” Otieno said.He commended the players for their commitment and diligence in training.“Our hard work will eventually translate into positive results on the field,” he said.Why Harambee Stars lost to South Sudan in CHAN qualifiersHe urged their dwindling fanbase to come out in full support, saying it would encourage them to overcome their struggles.“The support we get from our fans is incredible. It gives us extra motivation and drives us to give our best during this challenging period.”
