Gor Mahia defender eyeing move abroad after CHAN exploits

Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia defender Alphonce Omija is hoping to use the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) platform to market himself to clubs abroad.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOmija is one of the players who made it to Benni McCarthy’s coveted Harambee Stars provisional squad for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).McCarthy explains overlooking Shabana’s Brian Michira in Harambee Stars squadThe K’Ogalo man was part of the squad that reported to camp on Thursday, 10 July, to commence preparations for the continental championship, with the team expected to be trimmed before CHAN begins.Speaking to Mozzart Sport on the sidelines of the pre-CHAN press conference, Omija, who played for Omani club Dhofar before joining Gor Mahia in August 2024, revealed his personal targets in the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013216##“It (CHAN) is a big platform, and we hope things will turn out well because I’m eyeing a move abroad. I have been abroad, and I would still like to get back there, and I believe CHAN being at home and making it to the squad is a good opportunity for me,” said Omija.Gor Mahia to part ways with long-serving duoThe 22-year-old is among the few players in the CHAN squad who have been part of Harambee Stars even when international players are called up, and has started several times in recent games.With a better understanding of the national team set up, the versatile defender has pledged to use his experience to support some of the squad members who are relatively new to the national team set up.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013509##“I will just motivate them to help them settle in. Be with them, push them and make them feel at home, which is important for them and the team, and I feel that is actually the task of every senior player and not just myself,” he remarked.With Kenya taking to the field on Sunday, 3 August, for their first match against DR Congo, Omija has issued a rallying call to the Harambee Stars faithful ahead of the match.Emmanuel Osoro explains withdrawal from Harambee Stars CHAN squad“To all those who can make it to the stadium, I want to urge them to come and support us; we will be waiting for them, while those who can’t, can support us from wherever they are.”Kenya will play all her group matches at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

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