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“Since we had not secured sponsorship for the space in front of the jersey by the time the season started, we decided to host them there, out of courtesy, as we continued with our pursuit for an official shirt sponsor.
“I can say that several companies have shown interest in partnering with us and removing the triple5bet logo is our way to show them that the space is indeed available.
Meanwhile, coach Salim Ali criticised his players after conceding the sixth loss of the FKFPremier League season.
“We were poor, poor from the first minute until the last and whenever you fail to turn up in games, you get the result we got,” Ali said as was quoted by the Facebook page as well.
“Good preparations are needed for any team at Caf level because, at the end of the day, proper preparations will largely determine the final outcome.
“But I have a feeling Gor Mahia have had good preparation this time around because they have just played the derby. The derby was not a small game and that has given them the right momentum ahead of the Napsa Stars game.
“Napsa Stars are coming when Gor Mahia are in a good shape just after the derby. The form in the league has also been encouraging and they have a good coach who I believe is ready to apply the winning methodology.”
In the current season, the Harambee Star has scored 26 goals and is the clear favourite to win the Golden Boot in his maiden season in the J1 League.
His contract was expected to end in January 2021 and should the club confirm the extension rumours, it would temporarily end speculation that Olunga was headed out as a number of clubs are keen to acquire his services.
Earlier, former Sofapaka and Gor Mahia striker Ronald Okoth advised Olunga not to be in a hurry to leave Kashiwa Reysol although he has already achieved a lot in Japan.
“Olunga has conquered the league and as a player, if you feel you want another challenge the best option is always to find another challenge in a different environment,” Okoth told
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