Gor Mahia striker Omala reveals target after ending goal drought

By , February 18, 2024

Gor Mahia‘s Benson Omala is aiming to maintain his scoring form in the league after finally reaching his 10th goal following a two-month wait.

Despite enduring a seven-match goal drought, Omala broke the spell with a crucial goal in their 1-0 victory over Nairobi City Stars.

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Reflecting on his achievement, Omala expressed satisfaction at overcoming the scoreless period and emphasized his determination to continue scoring consistently in the upcoming matches.

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Gor Mahia’s Benson Omalla (right) in action against Kariobangi Sharks in a league match last weekend. PHOTO/ K. SHARKS

“I have been working, the drought has ended now I want to keep scoring. I looked at the goalkeeper, the pass came with good pace and I just had to give it direction,” Omala said in post match interview.

His goal comes just days after head coach Johnathan McKinstry admitted he was unfazed by his recent goal drought in the FKF Premier League

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Although Omala had failed to find the net in the last seven matches, McKinstry backed him up and attributed this to facing tough goalkeepers.

Gor Mahia celebrate a goal during FKF PL contest. PHOTO/(@Officialfkfpl)/X
Gor Mahia celebrate a goal during FKF PL contest. PHOTO/(@Officialfkfpl)/X

He insisted that Omala posing a threat to opposition keepers even without scoring.

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