This archive report was first published on 5 November 2019.
On November 5, 2019, Gor Mahia head coach Steve Polack reflected on the team's disappointing exit from the 2019/20 CAF Confederations Cup.
Despite failing to advance to the group phase after a 3-2 aggregate loss to DR Congo's DC Motema Pembe, Polack remained optimistic about the team's prospects.
"No one loves to lose and we are disappointed definitely that we couldn't achieve one of our targets. But there were so many circumstances that surrounded our campaign and sometimes, there is only so much you can ask of the players. We take it on the chin and move forward," Polack said.
Polack attributed the team's struggles to a combination of factors, including financial constraints and a thinned squad due to the exit of sponsors SportPesa and the late registration of new signings.
"I think we had one of the smallest squads in the competition and then add on the fact that there were injuries and suspensions, it was hard for us," Polack stated.
Looking ahead, Polack shifted the team's focus back to the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) and expressed confidence in their ability to win the league title and the Cup.
"We have to go back to defend the league title and fight for the Cup as well. We have one trophy already and if we can win two more, then we can count that as a successful season," Polack added.
