Gor Mahia have received a timely boost ahead of their season-opening fixture after confirming that captain Sylvester Owino, Felix Oluoch and Lawrence Juma have all made progress in their respective recoveries and returned to training.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe record league champions are preparing for a demanding campaign as they seek to defend their league crown, secure domestic cup honours and extend their record to 23 league titles.Aldrine Kibet's major stumbling block revealed by Celta head coachIn an update published on the club’s official website, team doctor Brian Odongo provided encouraging news on the trio, outlining their recovery progress as K’Ogalo intensify preparations for the new season.Juma has resumed training after recovering from an arm injury sustained during the Super Cup encounter against Tusker FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017438##The midfielder is now undergoing a gradual reintegration process, with the medical team working towards his return to full competitive action."Lawrence has resumed training after staying away with an arm injury. He is currently undergoing reintegration into football-specific activities," Odongo stated.Harambee Starlets wipe the floor with Seychelles in 22-0 aggregate victoryThe return of the experienced midfielder offers the technical bench another option in the middle of the park as Gor Mahia seek to maintain consistency across domestic competitions.Meanwhile, captain Owino has also returned to training while continuing his rehabilitation programme following a calf injury that sidelined him in August, shortly before the CECAFA Kagame Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017458##The Harambee Stars defender remains under a structured recovery plan designed to restore his fitness and enable him to withstand the physical demands of competitive football.“Sylvester is recovering well from his calf injury as he continues with his rehabilitation program and progression to higher intensity activities towards regaining full functional performance,” Odongo added.Ambani rubbishes claims league delay could hurt AFC Leopards’ title ambitionsOwino’s progress will be particularly encouraging for the technical bench, given his leadership qualities and defensive experience. However, his return to full competitive action will depend on how he responds to the final stages of rehabilitation.Striker Oluoch is also approaching the end of his recovery after undergoing knee surgery to correct an osteochondral injury that brought his previous campaign to an early conclusion. The forward has spent approximately six months on the sidelines.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017435##According to Odongo, the attacker has entered the final phase of rehabilitation and progressed to football-specific exercises, placing him closer to a return to full-contact training.“Felix is in the final phase of rehabilitation following knee surgery. He has progressed to sports-specific training and football functional exercises,” he said.Harambee Stars forward in La Liga action as prospect bags Bundesliga assistAlthough the update signals positive progress, the club has not indicated when the three players will be cleared for competitive action.Gor Mahia will open their season against Murang’a SEAL on Tuesday, 13 October, at Nyayo National Stadium under floodlights from 7 pm.
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