The 1-0 loss to Otoho D’Oyo was certainly disappointing and a point to learn moving forward, nevertheless what was quite shocking was how the club itself turned up for a pre-match meeting with a rather unfamiliar (not so much) jersey.
As if the disappointing result at Congo Brazzaville wasn't enough, Gor Mahia attended the pre match meeting with a departed player's jersey.
The no.23 jersey, all white with clean slated green outlays, had the name Miheso on it. Imagine the awe and awkwardness the room had as eyes rolled upon the jersey.
The jersey belonged to winger Clifton Miheso who is currently playing at newly promoted side, Police FC. Miheso apparently decided to join the Police in October after declining a contract extension with Gor Mahia. He had made his demands known - clearance of outstanding dues and payment of a sign-on fee - but the club did not meet them and that paved the way for him to move on for much greener pastures; however the police have blue as their quite preferred jersey color.
Gor Mahia fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Congolese side AS Otoho d'Oyo at the Stade Alphonse Massamba-Débat in Brazzaville. Roland Okouri scored the lone goal in the 63rd minute, leaving Gor needing a two goal margin of victory when they play the return leg in Nairobi on 5th December 2021.
With the date set, Football Kenya Federation Caretaker Committee will jointly host the upcoming Caf Confederation Cup with Gor Mahia, the FKF Secretariat said. The communication comes amid confusion that aroused when embattled FKF CEO Barry Otieno said they are not in a position to organise the upcoming Caf Confederation Cup second leg play-off fixture between Gor Mahia and AS Otoho d'Oyo.
However, an official at the FKF Secretariat revealed that Caf has given a go ahead of the match to be hosted jointly by the Caretaker Committee and Gor.
“We are looking forward to December 5 where the Committee will liaise with Gor as a club to ensure smooth running of operations when Oto arrives until they leave. There is nothing to worry,” said the official.
Gor Mahia had qualified for the last preliminary hurdle after eliminating Sudanese outfit Al-Ahly Merowe from the initial round, while their Congolese opponents were relegated to the second-tier competition after being eliminated in the second preliminary round of the Caf Champions League.