Transfer rumours swirl around Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala and Algerian giants USM Alger
Following an impressive season that saw Omala net 26 goals in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League, he was previously linked to clubs both within and outside Africa, including South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, as well as Tanzanian champions Yanga.
Gor Mahia's standout goal-scorer, Benson Omala, is again generating buzz with rumours circulating about a potential move to the Algerian USM Alger.
Speculations indicate that the eight-time Algerian champions are keenly interested in securing the talents of the Kenyan forward.
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Reports suggest that discussions between the player's representatives and the Algerian club have already begun, although Gor Mahia is yet to receive official confirmation of USM's interest.
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USM Algers’ have opened talks to sign Benson Omala (22) from Gor Mahia. 🇰🇪
The agent is handling this and only just formal talks now.
Omalla, finished as the second-best scorer in the 2022/23 Kenyan Premier League.
He’s topping the goal king chart already this… pic.twitter.com/2Bk0vNDGdf
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) January 6, 2024
Following an impressive season that saw Omala net 26 goals in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League, he was previously linked to clubs both within and outside Africa, including South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, as well as Tanzanian champions Yanga.
The outcome of these recent reports remains uncertain, leaving questions about whether a formal offer will materialize and how Gor Mahia would respond to such a proposition.
Omala, a crucial player in coach Johnathan McKinstry's squad, currently leads the league's goal-scoring charts with eight goals.
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