Gor Mahia have received a major boost to their FKF Premier League title chase after striker Benson Omalla finally received clearance from FIFA to feature for the 21-time league champions.Gor Mahia signed troubled Omalla in the mid-season transfer window in February 2025, for what was the striker’s second stint at the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842546##The move was made in order for Gor to revitalize their otherwise blunt forward line in readiness for a crucial second leg.However, the club had to wait longer to benefit from the services of the 2023/24 FKF Premier League top scorer, as his former club – Lebanese side Safa SC – refused to release the player, thereby delaying his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).Benson Omala reports Lebanese club to FIFA over transfer rowThe impasse prompted K’Ogalo and the player to take the matter to FIFA, who according to a statement by Gor Mahia on Instagram, have now cleared the former Western Stima striker to turn out for his new club.“Striker Benson Omalla is now free to play for us after being cleared by FIFA; the player has been training with us for sometime as we wait for clearance. We officially welcome Omalla back to the team. Kasonge sasa,” read the Instagram post.🟢 | ANNOUNCEMENT Striker Benson Omalla is now free to play for us after being cleared by FIFA; the player has been training with us for sometime as we wait for clearance. We officially welcome Omalla back to the team. Kasonge sasa. 💪#Sirkal | #GorFansClub pic.twitter.com/xpWnNrRzns— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) April 9, 2025 The Kenyan International joined Safa SC in August 2024 after bagging the league’s golden boot, but his stay there was short-lived and the player returned to Kenya due to insecurity concerns in Lebanon that led to the halt of the Lebanese League.While the league resumed later, the Kisumu Day alumnus did not return to Lebanon, with the club holding his salary and refusing to release him.Al Safa maintained that Omalla was “still their player and must report to duty.”Kakamega Homeboyz clear path for Matasi returnA return to Gor Mahia comes as a reprieve for the striker, who will now be keen to dust his scoring boots and guide the club to league victory.K’Ogalo head coach Sinisa Mihic, while ruing the limited options and quality upfront after the Mashemeji Derby, praised the 23-year-old striker, noting that there are few such strikers in the country.Gor Mahia are third in the league table with 46 points, three shy of league leaders Kenya Police, but with a game in hand.Before league action, Gor Mahia have a date with Bandari FC on Saturday 12 April at the KPA Sports Club, Mbaraki in a round of 16 Mozzart Bet Cup tie.Ready for our Mozzart Cup Round 16🟢⚪Mood in the Camp 😊💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/2MAIsX4mED— Gor Mahia FC Ke (@gormahiafcke) April 9, 2025
