Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo has voiced his confidence in the team’s ability to clinch this season’s Mozzart Bet Cup after a commanding 5-0 victory over Githurai All-Stars, in a Round of 32 match held, at Dandora Stadium on Sunday.Odhiambo, continuing his impressive form since returning from injury, played a pivotal role by scoring twice to help Gor Mahia secure a spot in the round of 16, where they will face Bandari FC in an away fixture.##NAJAVA_MECA_8762776##He opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick and quickly followed up with his second goal, while Gedeon Bendeka added a third, giving Gor Mahia a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime.Despite several chances to complete a hat-trick, Odhiambo missed out on the milestone.Nonetheless, Mark Shaban and Alpha Onyango added two more goals in the second half, completing a dominant performance.In a post-match interview, Odhiambo reflected on the game, acknowledging the effort it took to achieve the win despite the lopsided scoreline.”It wasn’t an easy game. We had to push hard to get this win, and that’s why we fielded a strong starting XI. We knew we couldn’t take anything for granted,” he said.Nairobi United forward opens up on joining side after botched Tanzania moveLooking ahead to the round of 16 clash with Bandari, scheduled for April 12th or 13th, Odhiambo expressed his excitement about facing a top-tier side, noting that matches against lower-tier teams can be unpredictable, as seen last season when little-known Denmak FC knocked Gor Mahia out in the round of 32.”Facing a Premier League team like Bandari excites me. You enter such games fully motivated, unlike lower-tier matches where the intensity can drop. I believe it will be a more straightforward challenge for us,” he added.Trends Gen Z are using to reshape Kenyan football cultureGor Mahia has struggled with inconsistency for much of the season, but back-to-back victories over Kariobangi Sharks and Githurai All Stars have reignited hopes.Odhiambo believes the team is regaining its form.”The team is united, and we’re all pushing towards the same goal. I think Gor Mahia is truly back.”England-based Harambee Stars prospect set for lengthy spell out with injury
