Gor Mahia coach opens up on possibility of reuniting with former FKFPL MVP

Gor Mahia head coach, Charles Akonnor, has hinted at the possibility of Austin Odhiambo returning to the club. However, he says any move would have to be discussed and agreed upon by the club’s management.Odhiambo departed Gor Mahia in January for Lebanese outfit Nejmeh SC but has since expressed a desire to leave. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe midfielder has been in Kenya for several weeks as he seeks to negotiate his departure from the Lebanese side.##NAJAVA_MECA_9928322##The former FKF Premier League's Most Valuable Player (MVP) was linked with a return to the competition before the transfer window closed last week, with Nairobi United understood to have shown interest. However, the move fell through after Nejmeh declined to release the player.With Odhiambo currently in Kenya and keeping fit while considering his next move, a return to Gor Mahia could be an option, although Akonnor insists no decision has been made.Boost for AFC Leopards as influential duo make injury returnSpeaking on Saturday after Gor Mahia’s friendly against Kenya Police FC, Akonnor revealed that he has personally seen Odhiambo but stressed the need to involve the club’s management before any steps are taken."Well, I've seen him myself; we need to talk, not just technical men; we need to talk to management to see how possible it is. If we can bring him on board. But in all fairness, we've not decided to do anything of that sort. But again, there's a need to talk about it," Akonnor stated.Why Wrexham coach blamed Harambee Stars prospect, teammates for Birmingham defeatThe Ghanaian tactician also pointed out that Gor Mahia already have options in the attacking midfield position, highlighting Jackson Dwang and Ben Stanley Omondi.Akonnor acknowledged that neither player is currently performing at the level he expects but believes both can rediscover their form with the necessary backing and confidence."However, we have Jackson and Stanley, who are playmakers. It's just that the same guys are not really in the form that we wanted them to be," Akonnor noted."But it's normal. Our ability to give them the necessary confidence to talk to them, mentally to be tough, to be ready, is what we're doing, and I believe that in a short time we will see them in very good shape."Harambee Stars winger puts himself in Real Sociedad frame after Real Madrid displayGor Mahia have now shifted their focus to continental football as they prepare to host Egyptian champions Pyramids FC.The first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round between the two will be played on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium.

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