This archive report was first published on 22 October 2019.
On October 22, 2019, Gor Mahia defender Joash Onyango addressed claims of his alleged absence without official leave from the club over the last week.
Onyango and club captain Kenneth Muguna faced criticism for failing to attend the team's training after playing for Harambee Stars in a friendly match against Mozambique 10 days prior.
According to Onyango, he called the team manager to explain his absence but was unable to reach him. He plans to return to training on Wednesday and has yet to speak with the coach or team manager.
Onyango also dispelled rumors that he was on the verge of joining KCB, coached by former Gor assistant coach Zedekiah Otieno. He respects the decision to strip him of the assistant captain's role, made by coach Steve Polack.
Onyango was named the 2018/2019 KPL Most Valuable Player in August after helping Gor Mahia secure its 18th title.
Meanwhile, Gor Mahia's opponents in the Confederation Cup play-off round, DC Motema Pembe, are expected to arrive in the country on Friday ahead of Sunday's first leg encounter at Kasarani.
Club CEO Lordvick Aduda stated that preparations are ongoing, and a meeting will be held to finalize logistics. The match officials and opponents will arrive on Friday at different times.
