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Gor Mahia is currently on top of the Kenyan Premier League standings with 44 points, four clear of second-placed Kakamega Homeboyz. The Champions are dominating the division as they continue marching towards their 19th KPL title.
Their success in the recent past has attracted top managers and players to the club thus forming the strong foundation of their dominance in the Kenyan Premier League. K'Ogalo is currently managed by English manager Steve Polack who took over the hot seat after the unceremonial resignation of Hassan Oktay.
Polack's debut season as a Gor Mahia Mahia manager has been great as he is on course to win the KPL title. Despite inheriting a squad that lost stars like Francis Kahata, Jacques Tuyisenge and Meddie Kagere, Polack has assembled a winning squad that has been terrorizing defenders in the KPL.
Here's a look at the top five players who have propelled Gor Mahia to the top of the KPL table with impressive performances so far this season.
#5 Charles Momanyi
K'Ogalo's impressive performance this season is attributed to their resilient defence. They've conceded only nine goals in 18 league matches which is the best defensive record in the division.
Gor Mahia's impressive defensive record is built on a defensive partnership of Charles Momanyi and vice-captain, Joash Onyango. Momanyi has developed into one of the best central defenders in the Kenyan Premier League with his assured performances at the heart of K'Ogalo defence.
The tough-tackling defender has stepped up to fill in the void that was left by Harun Shakava who joined Zambia Super League side Nkana FC in the summer. His versatility has been a great asset for the Green Army as he been able to fill in the void at left-back after Philemon Otieno was ruled out with a long-term injury.
#4 Nicholas Kipkirui
Nicholas Kipkirui has developed into one of the finest attackers in the Kenyan Premier League since joining Gor Mahia in January 2019 from Zoo Kericho. It was a career-defining move for the young attacker who termed it as a dream move.
Kipkirui was Gor Mahia's top scorer in his debut season as he managed to find the back of the net nine times. He showed pedigree as a striker who could thrive under pressure for a big club in the Kenyan Premier League and the continental competition with his memorable goal against Egyptian giants Zamalek.
The departure of Rwandese striker Jacques Tuyisenge presented Nicholas Kipkirui with the opportunity to lead the line for the champions and K'Ogalo's No.7 has grabbed the opportunity scoring four goals and guiding his team to the top of the KPL standings.
His movements and link-up play have been so crucial for Gor Mahia as it opens spaces for his striker partner and attacking midfielders to wreak havoc at opposition defences.
#3 Samuel Onyango
Samuel Onyango has been a sensation since joining Gor Mahia in 2018 from Ulinzi Stars. The 25-years old Migori born midfielder has been a joy to watch for K'Ogalo this season with his accomplished performances.
He brings stability and calmness to the team with his neat passing, composure and vision in the middle of the park. The former Sony Sugar playmaker has been crucial for the title-chasing K'Ogalo scoring four goals in the process.
He's developed into a fine midfielder earning nine caps for the Harambee Stars. Samuel Onyango was part of the Kenyan National Football team squad that featured in the 2019 CAF African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The classy midfielder was also part of the Harambee Stars squad that finished third in the Cecafa regional tournament.
Samuel Onyango's creativity has helped in filling the void that was left by Francis Kahata who joined Tanzanian giants Simba in the summer transfer window. He produced a magnificent second-half performance to inspire Gor Mahia to a crucial victory against Sofapaka.
#2 Joash Onyango
Joash Onyango has developed into one of the best defenders in the country since joining Gor Mahia in 2017. The former Western Stima defender has been a mainstay in both Gor Mahia and the Harambee Stars squads. He was voted most valuable player in the Kenyan Premier League last season and he hass carried on with his magnificent performances this campaign as well.
He was named Gor Mahia's assistant captain at the beginning of the season and has been an able deputy for Kenneth Muguna. Alongside Charles Momanyi, they've led a strong defensive line for the Green Army conceding only nine goals in 18 matches.
The no-nonsense defender is expected to play a crucial for Gor Mahia in their second half of the season as they push for their 19th Kenyan Premier League title. He controls the tempo and nullifies opposition attacks making him very crucial for the Green Army. His positioning and aerial prowess enable him to easily win aerial duels and offer maximum protection to the goalkeeper.
#1 Kenneth Muguna
Gor Mahia skipper, Kenneth Muguna, has been leading by example with his accomplished performances in the middle of the park for the 18-time champions. He has put the ill-fated stint at Albanian side FK Tirana in his rearview to be a leader for a young Gor Mahia side.
During a period that Gor Mahia lost many of their star players due to financial constraints after the withdrawal of their sponsors, Muguna has stepped up to be the star man for the team.
His influence in the team has been growing game by game as he has scored eight goals so far this season. Muguna is Gor Mahia's top scorer this season, four goals ahead of Nicholas Kipkirui. His performances this season has been a reminder of his outings in 2017 at Western Stima where he earned the most valuable player award when he was 20 years-old in his first campaign in the Kenyan Premier League.
Muguna has scored crucial goals for K'Ogalo including a sumptuous header that earned them a vital victory against Sofapaka. He followed that with the third goal against Nzoia Sugar extending Gor Mahia's lead on top of the table to four points.
