Gor Mahia's technical director, Lordvick Aduda has come out to comment on the latest transfer ban given to the record Kenyan champions.
Aduda replied to a statement made by club Treasurer Dolphina Odhiambo, who blamed the two-window transfer embargo on the club by FIFA on Monday.
Gor was banned for fielding newly signed players: forward Sando Yangayay, defender Dennis Ng'ang'a and midfielder Peter Lwasa, in the Super Cup clash against league champions Tusker, yet they had not cleared arrears owed to former players and a former coach.
Aduda stated that the new players were signed on a duration of two five-year contracts and can serve the club well.
"Tell me where it is written that Gor must sign players in each and every transfer window. Currently all players we signed are eligible to play and she should tell you the ones she is intending to sign who have been affected by the ban," he said.
He also added that acquiring new players in every transfer window was not a must for the club.
On the other hand, the treasurer noted that his advice was ignored by other club officials and Aduda, who was at the forefront of the introduction of new players.
"It is a fact that we were facing a ban from FIFA but as usual this was ignored. The technical bench proceeded with their work as usual and even fielded the players in an active tournament in total disregard to procedures, while being aided by the self proclaimed Football Director/ Sports Director /CEO of Gor Mahia FC.”
"I will not be held responsible while those running the club with arrogance and impunity walk scot free.”
"Those parading themselves as helpers of the club yet doing things just for their own benefits should also take note that their days are numbered," she added.
As per the ban, the earliest Gor can sign any new players is in January 2023. Football's world governing body also slapped a 50,000 Francs (about Sh6 million) fine on Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for registering the players and allowing them to play.
Gor currently sits top of the league standings after five matches and has progressed to the CAF Confederation Cup play-offs.