Courtesy of starfrica,com<\/p>\n
Gor Mahia have named 18 players for the CAF Cup first leg match against Mozambican side Ferroviario de Maputo away.<\/p>\n
Gor coach Anaba Awono said those in the final squad of 18 players are the best at the moment for the second most prestigious club competition duty. The Cameroonian-born tactician said he had based his selection criteria on individual’s performance in training, out-put and experience. “I have selected the best players for this match out of the 30 we have available and I am confident they will do a good job,” said Awono.<\/p>\n
He allayed Injury fears for Hugo Nzoka, Rama Salim and Baldwin Ngwa and confirmed that the trio will be part of K’Ogallo’s squad for Saturday’s match. “The players had slight injuries picked up in our last two matches but they are now ready for the match against Ferraviaro if their recent performance in training is anything to go by,” explained Awono.<\/p>\n
Summer signings Donald Mosoti, Ibrahim Kitawi, Peter Juma, Wycliffe Kasaya, George Midenyo and Tony Nyang’or were omitted from the squad as they are yet to gel well into the side. However, Awono revealed that they will have their chance when the second leg comes up in two weeks time.<\/p>\n
The team had breakfast with the Prime Minister yesterday and also received a cash boost from the chairman of the Harambee Stars Management Board Evans Kidero.<\/p>\n
Final squad: Goalkeepers: Frederick Onyango, Philip Ivo Mapunda; Defenders: David Owino, Musa Mohammed, Christopher Wekesa, Yusuf Juma, Ivan Anguyo; Midfielders: Anthony Akumu, Collins Okoth, Moses Otieno, Victor Ali Abondo, Rama Salim, Kevin Ochieng and Moses Odhiambo; Strikers: Hugo Nzoka, Baldwin Ngwa, John Kiplangat, Duncan Makori.<\/p>\n