This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
Published on January 6, 2020, Gor Mahia is in advanced talks to sign Ugandan striker Juma Balinya from Yanga SC, following the departure of Ivorian Yikpe Ghislain to the Tanzanian giants last month.
Gor Mahia coach Steven Polack will assess Balinya's fitness during Tuesday's training session at Camp Toyoyo grounds in Nairobi.
"The player arrived today (Monday) and I will assess him today (Tuesday) to see if he is fit to play for Gor Mahia. I may either decide to sign him after watching him or a couple of training sessions," Polack said.
Balinya, who finished last season as top scorer in the Uganda Premier League with 17 goals, terminated his two-year contract with Yanga SC due to non-payment of salary.
He will have to compete with Nicholas Kipkurui for a place in Gor Mahia's striking role, should he be signed.
Gor Mahia is looking to bolster its squad this season, particularly in the striking position, after the exit of Yikpe, Ghanaian Francis Afriye, and Tanzania's Dickson Ambudo, who has gone AWOL due to the club's financial instability.
