This archive report was first published on 27 June 2020.
June 27, 2020
Western Stima's Benson Omala has shot down rumors of joining reigning champions Gor Mahia next season.
The 17-year-old striker, who has been in fine form for Kisumu Day and Western Stima, scoring eight goals in the Kenyan Premier League, clarified that no one from K'Ogalo has approached him or his parents.
“Gor Mahia is a big club, and every player would be happy to play for them. However, let me put it clear that the information on various social media platforms that I have negotiated and agreed to join the club is not true. Even my parents are not aware of anything, and they have been asking if I have made a deal behind their back,” he told Nairobi News.
Omala assured Western Stima fans that he will continue playing for the team until his contract ends in August next year, unless he receives an offer worth a move.
“I have grown my talent while playing for Western Stima. I will only move to another team where I can continue to impress and grow my talent by getting adequate playing time,” he added.
Western Stima chairman Laban Jobita also expressed concern over the trend of signing players by contacting their parents instead of the club.
“I’m also concerned because the news is all over. Gor just like AFC have always signed our players after convincing their parents. I can’t stand in Omala’s way only that the right channel should be followed by Gor,” said Jobita.
