Frank Ouna's call to stuttering Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards

Gor Mahia

FKFPL: Frank Ouna's call to stuttering Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards

Kiplagat Sang 10:30 - 21.07.2023

The coach's comments come as K'Ogalo stare at a possible ban from engaging in continental football.

Following reports that Gor Mahia are facing expulsion from the CAF Champions League, former head coach Frank Ouna has castigated the club's leadership.

On Thursday, reports were rife that Gor Mahia were about to be expelled from participating in the continent's club competition for failing to settle money owed to some former players.

Ouna now says the Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards should not be referred to as leading clubs in the country given the kind of confusing situations they always find themselves in.

"I have been away only to come back to Gor Mahia FC being kicked out of the CAF Champions League for failing to meet the CAF club licensing rules. Now, where are the defenders of mediocrity? There has been a systematic running down of football in this country," Ouna said in a statement.

"I will start with the log in my eyes: Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. Calling them leaders is a mockery of that noun. Better must come. Visionary members must now stand up and present their visions and road maps. Take back your clubs."

After the expulsion reports emerged, Gor Mahia Chief Executive Officer Raymond Oruo clarified the issue.

Meanwhile, Ouna dismissed claims that Gor Mahia's problems are linked to Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa.

"We must tell them what they must hear. Not what they want to hear. We must drum these war drums until something gives," the former Wazito head coach continued.

"Gor's and AFC's problems predate Nick. If we focus on that, we solve them. The solution is visionary leadership. Current offices and preceding ones have failed them. Please, let's focus on Gor's problem.

"They have been there since 1968. Nick wasn't born then. The rot has taken decades, and it is internally sabotaged for selfish gain."