Dennis Oliech reveals how much he used to earn at Gor Mahia

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FKFPL Dennis Oliech reveals how much he used to earn at Gor Mahia

Mark Kinyanjui 12:00 - 14.02.2024

The all-time Harambee Stars top scorer has revealed how much he earned at Gor Mahia.

Former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia striker Dennis 'the Menace' Oliech has revealed what he used to earn at Gor Mahia during his year-long stint at the club in the 2018/2019 season.

Oliech returned to the club after a two year break without playing and helped the side retain their FKFPL title while reaching the quarter finals of the CAF Confederation Cup that year under the stewardship of Hassan Okaty.

Speaking in a recent interview, Oliech, who has already thrown his hat in the rink for FKF presidency this year has revealed the amount of money he used to earn while he was there.

“I used to earn Ksh 250,000 (a month) at Gor Mahia,” Oliech told Radio Jambo.

Oliech has however revealed that the net income the players used to earn during his spell there was mind boggling considering the level of tax-cuts among other deductions from the gross salary.

“I was the highest earning player at the club. My payment was never delayed. However, there was a lot of deducting. Too much deduction, sometimes you did not even understand what and why.”

Oliech has now revealed more reasons he intends to be part of football management in some capacity, even if not the hot seat itself.

“ My time will end. A new generation is coming and I will soon be forgotten, so before they forget me, let me at least remain in football.

“Even if I will not become the president, whoever will win should tag me along in office.’

Oliech has opened up on the dark side of running for office, citing the level of corruption when it comes to buying out delegates.

“I am telling you the cartel inside there is too big. For example, (Gor Mahia boss (Ambrose) Rachier will vote. You can imagine how much he will want from me.”

Oliech has also made an appeal to the members of the press to convince delegates not to vote for the next FKF president based off money but rather credentials.

“That is why I am appealing to people like you (the media) to convince the delegates not to vote based on money. Here,you have to have at least 60 million to contest.”

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