Gor Mahia head coach Sinisa Mihic has explained the reason why he has elected to play with five defenders in his starting line ups.Since taking over the reins of K’Ogalo on Monday, 3 March 2025, Mihic made a tactical tweak by opting to start matches with five defenders as opposed to the traditional four, raising eyebrows from a section of fans and pundits.FKF appoint new Football Development DirectorThe Croatian tactician has largely used a back five of Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, Joshua Onyango, Paul Ochuoga and Geoffrey Ochieng.Responding to a question posed by Mozzart Sport, Mihic explained his fielding, noting that when in possession, the defenders transition to attackers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773324##“We do not really play with five defenders. Yes, without the ball, all of them are defenders, but when we are attacking, they all turn into attackers. It just depends on which sector we are in,” said Mihic.The 48-year-old went on to explain the attacking advantage that his team has with five defenders at the back.Price and how to purchase new Mathare United jerseys“The idea is to manipulate spaces up and down, spread the ball and then have as many players as possible arriving in the box,” he explained.Mihic went further to provide the finer details and the role of the central defenders as well as the wing-backs when the team is in possession.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773353##“By their profile and general roles, they are defense oriented, but again when we are in possession, the center backs turn to midfielders and the wing backs turn to attackers,” he noted.The Kenyan giants advanced to the Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 with a 5-0 thumping of Githurai All Stars (GAS) in a match played on Sunday, 9 March at the Dandora Stadium.England-based star snubs Harambee Stars for The Three LionsK’Ogalo will now face coastal side Bandari FC who beat Al Azizia FC 3-1 to advance to the last 16.Prior to the Round of 16, the two teams will be locking horns on Saturday, 15 March, at Dandora Stadium as the FKF Premier League returns.##NAJAVA_MECA_8773328##Ahead of the clash, Gor Mahia are third on the log with 39 points, just three points shy of league leaders Kenya Police FC and with one game in hand.
