Gor Mahia Patron Eliud Owalo has said that serious plans are underway to have Gor Mahia nurture their own players rather than rely on buying players expensively as has been the practice.
He said this while donating sets of track suits to the Gor Mahia Youth and Queens teams at the Jericho Toyoyo grounds.
Owalo said that Gor was keen on winning this season’s league title and also reviving its legendary status by once more winning the Africa Club championships to emulate the feat achieved by the 1987 team.
“Going forward we are going to run Gor as a business, just like other prominent football teams do,” said Owalo who was accompanied by Gor Mahia Chairman Ambrose Rachier, Vice Chair Sally Bolo, Secretary Nick Arum, Treasurer Gerphas Okuku and Eliud Owalo foundation CEO George Ochieng.
He also promised to reach out to other prospective donors to inject more investments into the Club to catapult it to its envisaged status.
Additionally, Owalo emphasized the importance of youth development academies as the backbone of football success, noting that Gor Mahia aims to build a sustainable pipeline of talent that can continuously replenish the senior team.
He said by fostering a robust youth system, the club seeks to instill discipline, technical skills, and loyalty among its upcoming stars, ensuring continuity and lasting legacy for future generations.
He added as part of its renewed vision, Gor Mahia will also prioritize partnerships with educational institutions and community groups to broaden the reach of its talent scouting efforts.
These collaborations will not only spot promising young footballers but also offer holistic support through mentoring and scholarship programs, laying a solid foundation for both athletic and personal growth while strengthening the club’s ties to the local community.
Gor Mahia remains the only Kenyan team to have clinched an African continental title, winning the Africa Cup Winners’ Cup in 1987 in a feat that still inspires national pride.
By Anita Omwenga
