Omala was 'desperate' to play football outside the country, father reveals
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Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala reacts after his goal was disallowed during their Football Kenya Federation Premier League match against Murang‘a Seal at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11, 2023.
According to Peter Oluoch, his son has achieved his dream of playing professional football abroad after he officially joined Lebanese top flight club Al Safa SC on Monday.
The Kisumu-born player is now set to become the first Kenyan professional football player to ply his trade in Lebanon, with the Beirut-based outfit.
Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala was dying to play outside the country after two botched deals to feature in the Swedish and Algerian leagues, his father has revealed.
According to Peter Oluoch, his son has achieved his dream of playing professional football abroad after he officially joined Lebanese top flight club Al Safa SC on Monday.