Gor Mahia's Odhiambo: Why fans’ belief gives me pressure

Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo insists that helping Gor Mahia win games is more important than receiving accolades for individual performances,

Odhiambo scored the only goal during their win over Kenya Police in the Sirkal derby at the Kasarani stadium on Saturday.

Speaking in the aftermath of the win over the Law Enforcers, Odhiambo further dedicated the win to the fans, who have supported them all through their quest for the title.

“It is a privilege if the fans believe in you. It gives me pressure to perform in order to impress them,” Odhiambo said.

“I want to thank the fans who believe in me. I will use that to keep on pushing and scoring in order to help the team. That is the most important thing.

“We were under pressure to win after dropping points against Posta Rangers last weekend. The fans turned up and we needed to make them happy. We are delighted about that.

The former AFC Leopards protege has been in fine goalscoring form for Gor Mahia this season, and the goal against Police was his third in the side’s last five matches this season.

Jonathan McKinstry will be relieved that his team is now getting goals from different sources apart from leading goalscorer, Benson Omala, who currently has 24 goals in 26 league games this season.