{"id":8041,"date":"2016-02-15T03:31:40","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T03:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gormahia.net\/latest\/?p=8041"},"modified":"2016-02-15T03:31:40","modified_gmt":"2016-02-15T03:31:40","slug":"gor-mahia-players-fans-officials-must-style-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gormahia.net\/latest\/news\/gor-mahia-players-fans-officials-must-style-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Gor Mahia players, fans, officials must style up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/gormahia.net\/images\/blackberry-cnaps-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><br \/>\nGor Mahia completed a memorable 2015 season in which they won 3 trophies and did not lose a single game on the domestic scene during regulation time. Now with the 2016 season underway, the club is on the verge of throwing that run of success into the gutter.<\/p>\n<p>Indiscipline has crept into the playing unit as was evidenced by their refusal to pick up their runners up medals. There were other reports that at the Mombasa airport, two players fought over a debt and both ended up in a police cell. Because the story has not been confirmed, this author desists from naming the duo. This lack of discipline stems from the fact that there are no natural leaders on the team. Gone are the days when players stayed on the team long enough to become natural leaders. With the departure of Bobby Ogolla, the technical bench does not seem to have the wherewithal to rein in players. Goalkeeper Boniface Oluoch is said to have been involved in a shouting match with coach Frank Nuttall. Some reports suggested that Nuttall slapped Oluoch. But the keeper denied it and simply says he and Nuttall do not get along.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Truth is that I have not enjoyed a smooth relationship with Nuttall, since last season, he does not like me. I play because I am good and because the coach has no option but play me. No, he did not slap me or came close to doing that. He was furious with the way we conceded and shouted at me&#8230;nothing much though.&#8221; said Oluoch to goal.com<\/p>\n<p>Oluoch also absolved himself from the blame from CNaPS goal.<br \/>\n&#8220;It was supposed to be a simple back pass from defender (Karim Nizigiyimana), unfortunately it did not happen and everyone could see it. The blame game on me was just a scapegoat because I do not talk much.&#8221; he continued.<\/p>\n<p>The clubs executive committee has also messed up the team&#8217;s chances for this year&#8217;s champions league campaign. Instead of building on that success to reach a higher level, vested interests and lack of attention took centre stage. They insisted on picking a fight with coach Nuttall thus undermining the coach in front of the players. Their lack of attention resulted in key players not being registered : Francis Kahata, Jacqque Tuyisenge, Luke Ochieng were all ineligible because they were not registered with CAF on time. The same scenario played out last season with Sibomana, Kagere and Nizigiyimana were not signed on time. Apparently the club did not learn any lessons. They were playing against a Madagascan team that bolstered its team with key signings and had the full compliment of players available such that the Madagascan media described their coach Hery Raberisoa as being spoilt for choice with so many good players.<\/p>\n<p>The fans are not helping the club much. Attendance for the Saturday match was below par. The stadium was mostly empty. One would think that fans would be excited after such an exciting season. It is a stark contrast to what Kogalo will face in Madagascar where the fans turn out in droves. And fans do not seem to have learned from having gone three years without a sponsor. Reports suggest that EC member David Kilo was attacked by fans at the stadium, beaten and had to seek medical treatment at the Nairobi hospital.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fans that attacked me were led by Jaro Soja. He is the one, who spotted me out asking the fans to attack me. I have reported the matter at Nyayo Police station and I hope the police will bring to book those behind the attack.\u201d said Kilo to goal.com<\/p>\n<p>The club is imploding just as it did in 2012 when a similar drama caused the club to lose 4-0 on aggregate to Ferroviario of Maputo. Except this time it is much worse. It is unfortunate when indiscipline and vested interests combine to lay waste to a glorious opportunity that the club has been given to the club.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Ambrose Rachier who was roundly booed by fans for his role in the Nuttall fiasco will need to step forward and be the leader he was elected. First he will need to publicly throw his weight behind coach Nuttall. 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