Gor Mahia start upcountry tour
Gor Mahia’s annual tour of Nyanza province began in earnest this week. The first match pitted Kogalo against Migori combined whom they beat 4-1 with goals from Kitawi, Wekesa and a double from Kiplagat.
The annual tour which has a history going back to the 1970s is targeted at shoring up the club’s support in upcountry areas, strengthening upcountry branches and introducing upcountry fans to the players many of whom only hear about them on the radio or in the papers. It is for this reason that fan attendance at such tours is huge even for simple practice sessions.
Earlier on, Gor Mahia identified 5 players from South Nyanza for trials during the Hillary Alila Youth Tournament at the Homa Bay Municipal Stadium. The players include; Homa Bay’s Mlimani FC trio Yusuf Mohamed, Ken Obiero, Hassan Arina, Karungu FC’s Calvince Odoyo and perhaps the most interesting , Shauriyako FC’s Roy Okal who is also set to attend trials with Italian side Parma.
Kogalo has a history of identifying gems from upcountry locales. Legendary players like Bobby Ogolla, Tobias Ocholla, Allan Thigo etc were identified from upcountry teams.
This land and nation is not short of talent…
I didnt know that this tour has such a long history behind it. Absolute Beauty!!!
I really look forward to the next season…
HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2011, to the entire Gor Mahia Family.
Great to hear of the progress and will be glad if we are briefed of all matches be it friendlies, warm ups etc that Gor undertakes. Meanwhile, I let me pray that God will continue to shower Gor with His blessings and that Gor will live to lift the KPL trophy, CECAFA club cup, CAF Cup and World Club Champions trophy.
Happy new year to all K’ogalo fans, Lets all get ready to do it all again this year!
Good news that George Odhiambo Blackberry has been listed as by Goal.com Hot 100 – The Young Stars To Look Out For In 2011. Let the Nation reporter pick his facts right. Do not belittle the only original Blackberry. Please refer to this site for further information. He is No. 67 in the list after
Joel Chukwuma Obi of Nigeria and before Sekou Jabateh Oliseh of Liberia
http://www.goal.com/en/news/3376/goalcom-youth-football/2011/01/01/2284652/goalcom-hot-100-the-young-stars-to-look-out-for-in-2011
Let the doubting Thomases of Nation Media read this piece of article. It says that and I quote
“Goal.com profiles some of the world’s most promising talent under the age of 21…
George Odhiambo
Nationality: Kenya
Date of Birth: 08-07-1990
Club: Gor Mahia/ Randers FC
Position: Striker
A revelation for Gor Mahia. His offensive ability allowed Gor to fight for the Kenya Premier League. His talent was quickly recognised and a call to the national team for the 2010 Player of the Year was not long in coming. His glittering rise to prominence was capped when the 20-year-old landed a professional deal with Danish side Randers FC.”
Ko’Gallo way to go next Ko Gallo, need to start its own footbal academy to help youths with talents.
Jokanyanam,let us potray agood image this weekend when we play Ulinzi.To our players be focused and let no one demoralie you,keep up the good spirit and especially dicipline as discipline is the key to sucsses,we are behind you.We uru duokre kamanene waseaye.