Benson Omala scored on his return to Gor Mahia but will he relieve the scoring burden from Austin Odhiambo?
The sight of Benson Omalla scoring on his first start since being cleared to play by FIFA must have come as relief to the Gor Mahia technical bench.
The striker wasted no time by announcing his return on the scoresheet. Omala poked home from close range in the 91st minute to give K'Ogallo a deserved lead against Bandari enroute to the quarterfinals of the Mozzzart Cup before Alpha Onyango sealed the win moments later, much to the relief of Gor Mahia tactician Sinica Mihic.
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Omala's goal and return comes at a crucial time as Gor Mahia keep alive their dreams of a double which they have not achieved in 39 years but what does Omala's form mean to Gor Mahia?
Austin Odhiambo Relieved
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Odhiambo, an attacking midfielder by trade, has been tasked to score goals for Gor Mahia whose toothless attack this season is part of the reason the team has struggled in front of the goal.
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With nine goals to his name, Odhiambo is Gor Mahia's top scorer this season despite struggling with a knee injury that has kept the creative lynchpin on the sidelines for most of the games.
Omalla's return to action after more than a month-long training with the record FKF Premier League champions will help take off the pressure from Odhiambo who has singlehandedly carried Gor Mahia.
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FKF Premier League Title Boost
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Omalla's return coincides with Gor Mahia back into contention to defend their title after first leg mediocrity.
With just eight matches left, Gor Mahia are third with 46 points, three points behind leaders Police although the record champions have a game in hand that could well determine the title.
Omala's goalscoring record is something rival teams especially Police and Tusker should be worried about. Omalla finished second-best scorer in the 2022–23 FKF Premier League season and was the top scorer in the 2023–24 season after finding the back of the net with 19 goals.
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Omala boasts a wealth of experience, having donned the jersey of several top clubs both locally and internationally as well as featuring for Kenya U-20 and U-23 sides.
The 23-year-old former Lebanese side Safa SC striker, scored seven goals in four appearances for Western Stima.
Between 2022-2024 when he donned the K'Ogallo jersey, Omala made a total of 54 appearances and scored a whooping 45 goals.
Gor Mahia now stand a better chance to successfully defend their title with Omala back in the side and among the scorers.