{"id":3856,"date":"2014-02-05T03:42:21","date_gmt":"2014-02-05T03:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gormahia.net\/latest\/?p=3856"},"modified":"2014-02-13T13:09:37","modified_gmt":"2014-02-13T13:09:37","slug":"gor-mahia-eye-redemption-against-us-bitam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gormahia.net\/latest\/news\/gor-mahia-eye-redemption-against-us-bitam\/","title":{"rendered":"Gor Mahia eye redemption against US Bitam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/gormahia.net\/images\/caf-champs.jpg\" width=\"324\" height=\"246\" \/><\/p>\n<p>courtesy of the Standard<\/p>\n<div>96 and they were eliminated in the first round by Dynamos of Zimbabwe triggering fans riots in Nairobi. Almost two decades later, Gor returns to the continental stage on Saturday hoping to do better when they host US Bitam of Gabon at Nyayo National Stadium. Coach Bobby Williamson has set his sights high pointing out their poor performance in Sunday\u2019s Kenya Power Charity match against Sofapaka \u2014 which Gor lost 3-1 \u2014 as a motivation factor for them to do better. \u201cThe delay experienced before the second half kicked off affected our players. We played very well in the first half though we failed to convert many chances that came our way.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Unknown opponent<\/h3>\n<div>Williamson admitted he does not know anything about their opponents but has an opportunity to watch them in the first leg and this gives him a chance to prepare better for the return match after a fortnight. \u201cThey also don\u2019t know much about us and that gives us an advantage as well. It is only after the first leg that we can both have an idea about each team\u2019s strength and weakness and prepare well,\u201d he said. Regarding Gor\u2019s training, the Scott said he is satisfied with the kind of preparations the team has had. \u201cWe have played a number of good build-up matches giving me an opportunity to try out all the players. This has also saved us from incurring injuries especially to our key players,\u201d he revealed.<\/div>\n<h3>Previous injuries<\/h3>\n<div>However, even with that, Gor Mahia still lost two players \u2014 Kevin Omondi and Timothy Wanyonyi \u2014 injured during a friendly match against Nakumatt two weeks ago. \u201cIt is unfortunate that we will not have the two players after they picked injuries. It is a big set-back for us but we will do without them,\u201d said the coach. Williamson has also expressed concern that his team has not been allowed to train at Nyayo Stadium where they will play their matches on Saturday. \u201cWe will play the match on grass but unfortunately we have been forced to train on astro-turf. The management at Nyayo Stadium insist the facility is not ready but as a home team we need to use it before the match. This is a big concern for us and we hope it can be resolved quickly,\u201d said Williamson. The Champions League is the most lucrative competition for African clubs and features local league winners from all the 54 countries. The competition boasts prize money of Sh120million for the winner. The runners-up pocket Sh85million. 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