Gor Mahia Administrative Manager Ronald Ngala has defended the club’s handling of Ghanaian midfielder Enock Morrison’s departure, revealing that the FKF Premier League champions exhausted every possible avenue to keep the influential playmaker before he opted to pursue a new challenge abroad.
Morrison’s exit sparked concern among Gor Mahia supporters, many questioning whether the club had done enough to retain one of its most consistent performers. However, Ngala insists the club cannot be blamed for the midfielder’s decision.
“People think we slept in class on Morrison’s exit, but there are players whose contracts were expiring and we tied down four of them,” Ngala said during an interview with Ramogi Radio, as quoted by Mozzart Sport.
According to the Ngala, Morrison had already made up his mind to leave despite the club’s efforts to negotiate a new deal.
“Morrison was already determined to leave because our league hasn’t reached that level where a player is fined or punished for not negotiating a contract extension despite having a binding contract,” he explained.
The club believes the current contractual framework in Kenyan football leaves teams vulnerable when players decide against renewing their contracts, even when discussions begin well before expiry.
Despite losing one of their key midfielders, Ngala reassured Gor Mahia faithful that the technical bench and recruitment team had planned for such a scenario.
“But we tried, and we have already identified a replacement. The fans should not feel we made a mistake or slept in class because we have, or will have, a solid replacement,” he added.
The statement is likely to ease concerns among K’Ogalo supporters, who have been anxious about the club’s midfield ahead of the new season. Morrison played a pivotal role in Gor Mahia’s recent campaigns with his creativity, work rate and ability to dictate the tempo from midfield.
While the identity of his replacement remains undisclosed, Ngala’s remarks suggest the club is already deep into its rebuilding process as it prepares for domestic competitions and a return to continental football.
Gor Mahia have been active in the transfer market, seeking to strengthen key departments as they aim to reclaim league dominance and make a stronger impression in African club competitions.
Supporters will now be eagerly waiting for the club to unveil the midfielder expected to fill the sizeable void left by Morrison’s departure.
If you’re publishing this, it’s also worth correcting the name to Ronald Ngala throughout only if that is indeed the official title and name confirmed by Gor Mahia.
