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Author: Rodgers Eshitemi<\/strong>
\nAfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> There is a growing sense of optimism within Gor Mahia\u2019s camp ahead of today\u2019s (4pm) crucial Caf Champions League preliminary round return leg tie against APR of Rwanda at Nyayo Stadium.<\/p>\n

Though the Kenyan record champions\u2019 off the pitch issues played a part in the 2-1 first leg defeat in Kigali last weekend, stand-in coach Sammy \u2018Pamzo\u2019 Omollo is confident of overturning the deficit today.<\/p>\n

The former Kenyan international and current Posta Rangers coach has been in charge of Gor Mahia for two weeks since Brazilian coach Roberto Oliveira was disqualified from handling the team in continental competitions.<\/p>\n

But buoyed by the availability of teenage sensation Ben Omala, who missed the Kigali trip due to national junior team (U20) commitment and yesterday\u2019s timely donation of tracksuits by Management Consultant and sports enthusiast Eliud Owalo, K\u2019Ogalo looks ready for the decisive tie.<\/p>\n

And with the important away goal having kept Gor\u2019s qualification hopes to the next round alive, Pamzo has urged his players to be solid at the back and ruthless in front of goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a serious match for us but we want to be very calm as much as possible. The house is not burning only that we have to be very smart in whatever we are doing in terms of defending and take our chances. But to be honest, I\u2019m pleased with what I have seen in the team for the two weeks I\u2019ve been around,\u201d Pamzo told Standard Sports after yesterday\u2019s training at Nyayo Stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a very good result in Kigali last weekend and we are motivated with the goal we scored there. But we have to play it hard and smart. For us to advance to the next stage we must score and try to keep a clean sheet.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gor Mahia FC Team manager Jolawi Obondo (Left) with players clad in new kit donated by Eliud Owalo on December 04, 2020, ahead of their return leg of Caf Champions League match against Armee Patriotique Rwandaise FC on Saturday, December 5, 2020.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While he bemoaned the absence of experienced goalkeeper Boniface Oluoch, who is down with malaria, the coach said the return of Omala from the recently concluded Cecafa U20 championship in Tanzania is a big boost to the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cApart from Oluoch (Boniface) the rest of the players are available for selection. There are chances Oluoch might not play, but if he does I think Mathew (Gad) will cover him,\u201d said Pamzo.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe good thing that has happened with the squad is that Omala (Benson) has come back from the national team. I think he is going to add a lot of power upfront.\u201d<\/p>\n

The youngster, who joined Gor Mahia in the offseason from Western Stima is eager to make his continental debut.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course it\u2019s not going to be an easy match, but we will try and give our best,\u201d said Omala.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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