By Anderson Ojwang
Tomorrow, at 4:00 PM at Nyayo National Stadium, the new Gor Mahia patron, Eliud Owalo, has one important duty — arrest the Police and put to the sword their patron, Dr. Raymond Omollo.
The spirits of Baba, Raila Amolo Odinga, are not at peace until Owalo leads the team to avenge the shock loss of the league trophy to Police FC last season.
That is why, before Raila left for medical treatment in India, the last function he presided over at his Karen home was a breakfast meeting with Gor Mahia players and officials, where he presented them with a cheque of Sh10 million.
His final wish to the team was to win the league, return to the continent, and win trophies.
Gor Mahia posted on their X handle after the visit:
“An incredible visit to our patron, Hon. Raila Odinga, and Mama Ida Odinga’s home in Karen. The club management had a good time.
In demonstration of his unwavering commitment and truly generous gesture, our patron presented the club with a monumental gift of Sh10 million to support administrative functions.
We are deeply grateful to our patron and his family,” they wrote.
Raila then wrote on his X handle:
“As the new football season kicks off, I had the pleasure of being briefed by Gor Mahia @OfficialGMFC football club’s executive team, led by chairman Ambrose Rachier, on the club’s campaign plans for the season.
Wishing K’Ogalo all the very best as they fly the Green flag higher and strive to return as champions once again. Let’s go Gor Mahia.”
That is why Owalo has a specific mandate to avenge Dr. Omollo for leading Police FC to their first silverware last season and relegating Gor Mahia to the unfamiliar runners-up position, subsequently denying them a chance to participate in continental games.
Owalo has a duty to return the bragging rights to Gor Mahia by ensuring his charges win tomorrow’s game by a convincing margin.
On head-to-head records, Police have played Gor Mahia eight times, winning three and drawing three, while Gor Mahia have only won twice.
The riot police are ready to battle K’Ogalo and wrote on their X handle:
“The SERIKALI vs SIRKAL. The champions are ready for the showdown.”
Gor Mahia, in their jibe at Police, wrote on X:
“How the standings are ahead of the weekend matches. We are second on 13 points after six games.”
Police are currently placed 8th on the table with eight points, having played four matches. What a game this portends to be!
For Owalo, he has to deconstruct his UDA partner and colleague Dr. Omollo to appease Baba and Mahia’s spirits as he takes over the reins. Sunday marks the baptism by fire for Owalo.
