Happy Trails Ezekiel Odera
Ezekiel Odera was signed by Kogalo amid tremendous media hype. He had been one of the league’s leading scorers while playing for KCB. Fans saw him as the heir apparent to Blackberry who had just departed to Denmark.
He started out brightly in pre-season friendlies, most notably the one against Ghana. It looked like the Kogalo attack would not skip a beat with the departure of Blackberry. However he was unable to find the net often. During the first leg he scored only one league goal.
Odera is a proven goal-scorer and will thrive in a different team. Perhaps the system of play at Kogalo did not suit him. Or perhaps at his age, he is not ready to play under the pressure that is playing for Kogalo. Some players thrive under pressure and some thrive only in a relaxed atmosphere with less demanding fans. Fans will remember David Odhiambo “Deo” who in the early 90s was the league’s leading scorer twice with close to 20 goals while playing for Re-Union. But at Gor Mahia he was inneffective.
With that in mind, lets wish Odera the best. There is no reason that the club should hold onto him if he is not interested in staying.
According to michezoafrika.com Odera thanked the Gor Mahia fans for their support to his team “It is unfortunate that I have to move, I want them to understand I need to develop my career by getting more playing time. In my few years of playing soccer, I have never received such support for my team like I did at Gor.The fans are so passionate about soccer and I hope one day most of our premier league clubs will get such support.” He concluded.
He has been linked with a possible move to Rangers FC. Odera ,the 2010 second best top scorer has had a quiet season at Gor Mahia since joining the side from KCB early in the 2011 season.
His contract with Gor Mahia will expire on 10th of January in 2012 and he has already announced he will not renew the same. He has opened talks with Rangers FC though he previously announced he could rejoin his former club KCB where he is welcome with open arms.
“A player needs playing time, It is very unfortunate because I have not been able to get that here (Gor). I can’t wait for my contract to end, I will soon be a free agent to move to another club before the start of next season.” He said.
we wish u all the best where u will go bt remember go east go west home is the best think b4 making any discussion
Goodluck Ezekia i hope one day you will be back home may God bless you
Odera you are a typical number nine, you have proved it. If GM tech bench should of you a contract do not opt out.
Odera think before you make a move. This chance could be your last chance.
We wish you the best
All the best Odera…
I wish we could loan him to another club where he can get regular playing time. Look at what it did to Wellbeck at EPL and Pinches locally here. At his age he still has a lot of playing time on his side and we will need his services at some time in future. Anyway best of luck to him though that shows our weakness in making use of various players weaknesses and strengths. All the same I like Odera’s passion for the club. As fans we should also understand different players attributes and be patient with them. Not all players can take the pressure and cat-calls from the same fans they expect to encourage them even when they are down. All the best Ezekiel