Rachier: Singida haven't contacted Gor over "claimed" Rooney transfer

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has dismissed reports linking Rooney Onyango with a move to Tanzanian side Singida SC.

According to Rachier, neither Rooney nor the club in question has contacted his office over the same.

‘’I’m not aware of any deal between Rooney and Singida. Neither Rooney nor Singida has contacted my office in regard to any transfer deal,’’ said Rachier

The long serving chairman said he would be interested to know if there has been any underground deal, but so far he says the club is clean from any claims.

He has in the meantime dismissed claims that Singida had paid Gor Mahia transfer fees for the defender and that the club is now demanding a refund after the aborted move.

Earlier this week, reports had it that Singida was on Gor Mahia’s neck to refund the money they had paid after Rooney declined the move to Tanzania.

‘’This is news to me. We have not received any money from Singida and allegations that we are under pressure to return their money is malicious,’’ clarified Rachier.

Rachier has indicated that as a club, they would always wish to see their players prosper and they cannot block any move to any other club upon agreement. In the case of Rooney, the chairman has, however, distanced the club from any dealings.

‘’We have had good players before and they have left for greener pastures. Any team interested in Gor Mahia players need to follow the correct procedure for the transfers to be initiated,’’ added Rachier.

Onyango has been outstanding in the Gor Mahia defence ever since joining from Wazito FC, now Muhoroni Youth in 2022 and has since been a cog in the club’s defence.

Under the Brazilian coach Martins Neiva, Onyango was preferred as a winger, something that did not go well with him.

Neiva insisted on Onyango playing upfront, which resulted in regular disciplinary actions against the player whenever he felt uncomfortable playing upfront.

Onyango made his debut in the National team when he featured in a friendly match against Russia in Turkey. He has since retained his position in the national team.

Meanwhile, Rachier has said they have no immediate plans of recruiting any new player in the January window. The chairman says they will only do that at the advice of the technical bench should there be need in the future.

“We have no immediate plans of releasing our players. The technical bench will, however, advise us on the way forward in the future.’’

Gor Mahia sit third on the log behind leaders KCB who are commanding the log with 27 points, even as Gor has a match at hand.