Gor Mahia defender Michael Kibwage says his off field strong friendship with Sylvester Owino has yielded on-field results for record Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia. Kibwage, signed from Tusker FC at the start of the season, has formed a solid partnership with Owino. Together, they have played three matches and kept clean sheets in all.
Kibwage has also been named man of the match in two of Gor’s four matches this season. Speaking to Telecomasia.net, the defender says this brilliant shut out at the back has come off great understanding between the two. The duo also played twice together for national team Harambee Stars during the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).
We have been friends from a long time and not only have we played together with the national team, but also during our small sided games at home where we are neighbors. I think this has been a really good foundation because we understand each other off the field and we translate that to the field as well. Not just the two of us but Byrne (Omondi) our keeper as well. We have a very strong bond. We are just getting started and I believe together we can achieve great things this season. The spirit we carried on from CHAN is pushing us towards achieving something great at club level.
Gor are currently third in the standings with nine points, just one shy of leaders Kakamega Homeboyz. Since losing their opening game 1-0 to Bidco United, Gor have been on a three-match winning streak and all this have been with a Kibwage-Owino partnership.
