This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
Gor Mahia is looking to bolster its squad this season, particularly in the striking department following the exit of Yikpe Ghislain, Ghanaian Francis Afriye, and Tanzanian Dickson Ambudo due to financial instability.
As part of its recruitment drive, the Kenyan Premier League 18-time champions are on the verge of signing Ugandan striker Juma Balinya from Yanga SC.
According to coach Steven Polack, Balinya is already in the country and will be assessed in Tuesday's training session at Camp Toyoyo grounds.
“The player arrived today (Monday) and I will assess him today to see if he is fit to play for Gor Mahia. I may either decide to sign him after watching him today or a couple of training sessions. If he is not fit, we will not consider his services,” said Polack.
Notably, Balinya terminated his two-year contract with Yanga in December 2019 due to non-payment of salary, a situation that led Yikpe to abandon K’Ogalo and sign for the Dar es Salaam-based side.
With Balinya set to join the team, he will have to compete with Nicholas Kipkurui for a place in K’Ogalo’s striking role.
