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Ben Oloo was dubbed "breakdance" because of how his dribbling skills
made defenders dance
Charles Otieno was dubbed "Engine" because he powered the team with his
box to box runs
Peter Dawo and Anthony Ndolo take on AFC keeper Kennedy Maitsi in 1987
as George Sunguti looks on
George Onyango was dubbed "Fundi" because he architected Gor Mahia's
moves
Hezborn Omollo scored 20 plus goals in the seasons between 1983 and 1985
Ignatius Khaduli and Austin Oduor take on Shoto Lukoye of AFC. Khaduli
possed a powerful shot and good shooting technique that saw him score
many long range goals.
George Otieno "Vigo" tussles with Aggrey Litali of Kakamega Motcom in
this 1983 league match
Abbas Magongo, Austin Oduor and keeper Tirus Omondi defend the Gor Mahia
goal in 1988
Abbas Magongo "Zamalek" was a supremely gifted midfielder with vision
and an ability to control proceedings. Considered by many the best
midfielder to play for Kogalo
Peter Otieno Bassanga defends against Wilberforce Mulamba of AFC
Austin Oduor holding aloft the Cup winners cup in December 1987
Gideon Hamisi tussles with John Arieno and Josphat Murila of AFC in the
CECAFA cup final of 1984. AFC won 2-1
Legendary Gor Mahia chairmen of the 1980s: Zack Mbori and Job Omino
Peter Otieno Bassnga holding aloft the league cup after the 1983 season.
Behind him in the dark suit is Minister Kenneth Matiba
Gor Mahia players upon receiving new pairs of boots from former chairman
David Opar
From Left: Coach Len Julians, talking to Julians is Hezborn Omollo. The
three suits are David Opar, Zack Mbori(Chairman) and Amos Nandi(Team
Manager). Between tghe suits are William Obwaka, Austin Oduor
(crouching) and Keeper Tirus Omondi(sitting). Behind Amos Nandi is keepr
David Ochieng (laughing)
Club Elections in the Mid 1980s. In the foreground is Chairman Zack
Mbori who won in a landslide.
Gor Mahia arrive at the airport after having won the 1985 CECAFA cup
From left: David Ochieng(in shades), Swaleh Ochieng,, Austin Oduor.
Holding the cup is Hezborn Omollo and looking down is Tirus Omondi
Rival Chairmen Zack Mbori of Gor Mahia and Alfred Sambu shake hands
prior to the 1986 derby match
Gor Mahia pictured at Statehouse after they won the 1985 CECAFA cup
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